Monday, May 15, 2017

05.2017 The Wangs vs. the World

The Wangs vs. the World

by Jade Chang

Introduction:

Supporting another Asian author.

Overview:

"The Wangs vs. the World is an outrageously funny tale about a wealthy Chinese-American family that “loses it all, then takes a healing, uproarious road trip across the United States” (Entertainment Weekly). Their spectacular fall from riches to rags brings the Wangs together in a way money never could. It’s an epic family saga and an entirely fresh look at what it means to belong in America. "

Book Details:

Paperback: 371 pages
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (October 4, 2016)
ISBN-10: 0544734092
ISBN13: 978-0544734098

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Questions:

  • What are your thoughts on the author's writing style?
  • Which character did you relate most to and why?
  • Did your family discuss your family history? Why did your parents and relatives decide to move to the US? Do they ever compare what life would be like if they had not moved to America?
  • Do you believe in the American dream? What would the American dream be to you?

Discussion:

  • Book read like teen novel, casual writing style, 13 reasons why, other teen lit
  • Teenager mindset/thought process
  • Could not relate to characters but could relate to loyalty to family
  • Issues, cultural difference with raising children in US


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