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Typical American
Author: Gish Jen

This wonderful, bittersweet novel of misadventure and creeping assimilation begins in 1947, when the Shanghai-based Changs send young Ralph halfway around the world to study in New York. He sets off with two goals in mind -- to master engineering and to avoid girls at any cost.

ISBN-13: 9780452267749
ISBN-10: 0452267749
Publication Date: 3/1/1992
Pages: 304
Rating:

Currently 3.5/5 Stars.

3.5 stars, based on 15 ratings

Publisher: Plume Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Ann T. (annt) reviewed Typical American on 1/11/2006 + 9 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

haunting portrait of struggles of an immigrant in america; great writing. I loved it.

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Karen M. (raetsch1) reviewed Typical American on 12/6/2007 + 2 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

I love reading books about people from other cultures; this one fits that need! It's interesting to see how the characters interact, make choices, and behave so differently that I ever would.

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Literature & Fiction >> General >> Contemporary
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Literature & Fiction >> Women's Fiction >> Domestic Life

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