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Island

Him Mark Lai
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Island

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1973

Book Brief

Him Mark Lai

Island

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 1973
Book Details
Pages

174

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.3

129 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Island by Him Mark Lai offers a profound exploration of Chinese American history through detailed accounts and personal narratives. The book is praised for its meticulous research and rich storytelling, but some readers find it dense and occasionally challenging to follow. Overall, it stands as an invaluable resource for those interested in the Chinese American experience.

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Who Should Read Island?

Readers who appreciate Island by Him Mark Lai typically have an interest in Asian American history, specifically Chinese American experiences. Similar to fans of Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior or Ronald Takaki's Strangers from a Different Shore, they seek in-depth cultural narratives and scholarly insights into diaspora and identity.

4.3

129 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

174

Format

Poem • Fiction

Publication Year

1973

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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