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Troublemaker and Other Saints

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Troublemaker and Other Saints
AuthorChristina Chiu
PublisherPutnam Press
Publication date
2001

Troublemaker and Other Saints is a short story collection by Christina Chiu. It was published in 2001 by Putnam Press.

Contents and themes

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The book contains 11 short stories which follow the lives of different members of a Chinese American community.[1] Each story deals with themes of intergenerational conflict in the Chinese diaspora, racism, homophobia, and gender inequality.[2][3]

Reception

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The book received mostly positive reviews from critics. Entertainment Weekly critic Allyssa Lee considered its portrayal of marginalized characters to be authentic and free of cliches.[4] Publishers Weekly praised its prose, characterization and exploration of the Asian-American experience in a starred review.[5] Kirkus Reviews praised its "rude wit and raw emotional force".[2]

References

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  1. ^ Troublemaker and Other Saints, by By Christina Chiu. | Booklist Online.
  2. ^ a b TROUBLEMAKER | Kirkus Reviews.
  3. ^ Funderburg, Lise (2001-03-26). "Books: Troublemaker and Other Saints By Christina Chiu". Time. ISSN 0040-781X. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  4. ^ "Troublemaker and Other Saints". EW.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
  5. ^ "TROUBLEMAKER AND OTHER SAINTS by Christina Chiu". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.