Taipei Story

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Set during a memorable summer in Taipei, this coming-of-age novel follows Yale student Lily Chen as she navigates family ties, cultural identity, and personal growth. Amidst challenging classes and complicated relationships, Lily faces profound loss and self-discovery.

A heartfelt exploration of first love, language, and the search for belonging.

From the acclaimed author Rebecca F. Kuang, known for Yellowface and Katabasis, comes Taipei Story-an emotionally charged novel that captures the complexities of youth and heritage. Lily Chen arrives in Taipei eager to connect with her roots and find a sense of family and culture.

Her summer quickly becomes a whirlwind: demanding coursework, a difficult roommate, and a spontaneous, awkward trip to the hot springs with a near stranger that sparks harsh rumors. Then tragedy strikes with the death of her grandfather.

As Lily grieves and feels lost, she confronts deep questions about the culture she inherited but never fully grasped. Her journey is both wryly humorous and often heartbreaking, as she seeks to understand herself, her family, and what home truly means.

Time Magazine praises Kuang’s work for its wild freedom and complexity, highlighting her richly human characters and authentic storytelling.

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