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(More customer reviews)This book was funny, and truly thought provoking. It's definitely not politically correct, asking questions about the differences between dating someone that's white or asian, or asian/american. (Sometimes I cringe at the comments but feel privy to such frank discussions.) The descriptions are sharp, witty, fast and funny! Asian "eurotrash... West Hollywood is about as far east as this guy goes"
It's good description of an asian in american trying to find his identity and balance of cultures as he stumbles for love. (Should his partner be a reflection of self?)
It deals with personal doubts. Do other people really stare and doubt the interracial couple or the 'foreigner', or are 'we' just paranoid? There are some hidden comments that lead you to realize that identity crisis isn't just over race. Guys "wear their obligation on the outside... it says they have to run and bring the paycheck home"
It's quite an erotic book too!
I was so entertained that I finished the book in two days! At times the asian banter seemed too much, and the ending seemed to lack the passion and fire that was in the 1st 3/4 of the book. But I give it 4 stars for it's wit, depiction of identity lorn asian americans, and it's fresh take on an a common theme!
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