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T. Coraghessan Boyle
T. Coraghessan Boyle is the author of several novels and short story collections, including American film stories. He's known for his sharp wit and often satirical take on American culture.
East Is East
Synopsis
Elliott "Chino" Santiago, a young man from a working-class background, wins a scholarship to an exclusive art colony in upstate New York. He finds himself navigating a world of privilege and artistic pretension, far removed from his familiar life. As he tries to find his place among the eccentric artists and wealthy patrons, Chino grapples with his identity and ambitions.