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Everything Asian: A Novel (2009)

by Sung J. Woo(Favorite Author)

3.35 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0312538855 (ISBN13: 9780312538859)

languge

English

genre

Young Adult Fiction

publisher

Thomas Dunne Books

review 1: I had to read this book as a requirement for my AP Language class. The beginning was kind of dry, but it slowly got better. I enjoyed the random silly events that happened throughout the story. I liked how Woo kept changing perspectives to keep it entertaining. However, I just liked the book. I didn't love it. It was okay, but I wouldn't recommend it if you are looking for a brilliant read.
review 2: I finished Everything Asian today and now I’m a little blue. (I really enjoyed this story! What am I going to read tonight?) Immersing myself in this character-driven novel day after day, I felt like a house guest of this young immigrant family making their way in New Jersey. Theirs is a universal story, and their language barriers and cultural differences ... moreare like a spice added to a wholesome meal, eaten alone in the back of a darkened restaurant. The characters are complex and very human (I was especially touched by the father.) And when you must part from them, it’s sad. But isn’t every family’s story of growing older and apart ultimately sad? The Buddhists call it impermanence. It’s sweet and sour and Sung J. Woo has served it up wonderfully. less

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