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Disorientation

Disorientation

A Novel
HumorLiterary Fiction
Pages
417
Published
2022
Language
English

Synopsis

Ingrid Yang, a 29-year-old PhD student, finds herself in a satirical whirlwind at Barnes University. As she grapples with her dissertation on the late poet Xiao-Wen Chou and navigates the contradictions of Taiwanese American identity, Ingrid's academic life takes an unexpected turn. This novel offers an intelligent romp through campus politics and personal struggles.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

FunnyThought-ProvokingIntellectual

Genres

Humor Literary Fiction Satire

About the author

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Elaine Hsieh Chou

Elaine Hsieh Chou is a writer whose work explores themes of identity and culture. Her debut novel, "Disorientation," is a satirical story that examines the Asian American experience. Chou's writing often features sharp wit and social commentary.

Characters

Ingrid Yangwork.info.role.
Xiao-Wen Chouwork.info.role.
All characters in Disorientation
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