In his first book of stories since The Bridegroom, National Book Award-winning author Ha Jin gives us a collection that delves into the experience of Chinese immigrants in America.
A lonely composer takes comfort in the antics of his girlfriend's parakeet; young children decide to change their names so they might sound more "American," unaware of how deeply this will hurt their grandparents; a Chinese professor of English attempts to defect with the help of a reluctant former student. All of Ha Jin's characters struggle to remain loyal to their homeland and its traditions while also exploring the freedom that life in a new country offers.
Stark, deeply moving, acutely insightful, and often strikingly humorous, A Good Fall reminds us once again of the storytelling prowess of this superb writer.
- ISBN10 0307378683
- ISBN13 9780307378682
- Publish Date 2 December 2009 (first published 24 November 2009)
- Publish Status Remaindered
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Random House USA Inc
- Imprint Pantheon
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 240
- Language English