After two book discussions on this book, I like it better even more. It's a humorous book that also brings up some good discussions about some pretty intense subjects. I read an article that NPR did with David Yoon. Basically, all the things that David (yup, first name basis) experienced he wrote about. Basically, a Korean American is dealing with living the cultural life his parents had in Korea and wish to continue and the American culture which sometimes conflicts. But there's also the romance trope of pretend dating, and the ending of a high school career. And the real life sad facts in life are also included. A good book, and definitely one that our high schoolers will enjoy and maybe either relate to or learn from.
4/5 stars
After two book discussions on this book, I like it better even more. It's a humorous book that also brings up some good discussions about some pretty intense subjects. I read an article that NPR did with David Yoon. Basically, all the things that David (yup, first name basis) experienced he wrote about. Basically, a Korean American is dealing with living the cultural life his parents had in Korea and wish to continue and the American culture which sometimes conflicts. But there's also the romance trope of pretend dating, and the ending of a high school career. And the real life sad facts in life are also included. A good book, and definitely one that our high schoolers will enjoy and maybe either relate to or learn from.
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December 2023
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