A review by turrean
Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu

funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

So cleverly written, using TV stereotypes and typecasting to illuminate the way Americans of Asian descent are viewed, particularly by the legal system and the entertainment industry. 

The audiobook was a delight, with distinct voices even when the scene was just alternating lines of dialogue between two people. 

I watched the TV show based on the book, and enjoyed that too, though was not a lot of overlap. Different narrative, similar message. 

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