Troublemaker and Other Saints is a short story collection by Christina Chiu. It was published in 2001 by Putnam Press.
| Author | Christina Chiu |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Putnam Press |
Publication date | 2001 |
Contents and themes
editThe book contains 11 short stories which follow the lives of different members of a Chinese American community.[1] Each story deals with themes of intergenerational conflict in the Chinese diaspora, racism, homophobia, and gender inequality.[2][3]
Reception
editThe book received mostly positive reviews from critics. Entertainment Weekly critic Allyssa Lee considered its portrayal of marginalized characters to be authentic and free of cliches.[4] Publishers Weekly praised its prose, characterization and exploration of the Asian-American experience in a starred review.[5] Kirkus Reviews praised its "rude wit and raw emotional force".[2]
References
edit- ^ Troublemaker and Other Saints, by By Christina Chiu. | Booklist Online.
- ^ a b TROUBLEMAKER | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Funderburg, Lise (2001-03-26). "Books: Troublemaker and Other Saints By Christina Chiu". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "Troublemaker and Other Saints". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ "TROUBLEMAKER AND OTHER SAINTS by Christina Chiu". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
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