Susie Luo is a writer whose work explores family dynamics and cultural identity. Her debut novel, Paper Names, offers a close look at the lives of a Chinese immigrant family in America. Luo's writing often features complex characters facing difficult choices.
Paper Names
Paper Names
Synopsis
An unexpected act of violence connects a Chinese-American family and a wealthy white lawyer. Set across three decades in New York and China, this story explores what it means to be American from three distinct viewpoints: Tony, an immigrant doorman; his daughter Tammy, who navigates first-generation expectations; and Oliver, a lawyer with a hidden family secret. Their lives intertwine in ways that will change them forever.
Vibe
Genres
Characters
TonyProtagonist
TammyProtagonist
Captain OliverSupporting
Subjects
Places
Edition
Paper Names A NovelHardcover, 2023
288 pages
Hanover Square PressLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9781335426888Original2 editions available
