Interior Chinatown

Interior Chinatown

2020 • 289 pages

Ratings169

Average rating3.8

15

This is probably the simplest yet most unique book I've read this year. There's no plot—just vibes—but the emotional depth is something you can really sink into. A lot of the experiences feel like they're pulled from the author's own life or his family's, but they hit on something universal about the immigrant experience. It's such a warm, straightforward book, full of love, sadness, and small, beautiful joys. I also love how he sticks to the screenplay style all the way through, even in the acknowledgments. I'm really curious to see how they'll bring this to life as a TV show.

November 7, 2024