Donald Duk
by Frank Chin
Taste attributes: familycomedydramafresh & originalwholesomelightsimplelinearenclosedemotive & stirringcoming of agefish out of water/culture clashsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA good-natured family novel, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like warmth over edge.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very wholesome · Weight: light · Realism: balanced · Story: simple · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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About This Book
On the eve of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco's Chinatown, twelve-year-old Donald Duk attempts to deal with his comical name and his feelings for his cultural heritage.
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- Author
- Frank Chin
- Published
- 1991
- Pages
- 173
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- Open Library
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