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Authentic,
intelligent and
witty,
China Dolls
is one of the
first works of
commercial
fiction since
The Joy Luck
Club to
explore the
impact of
culture on the
personal and
professional
lives of Asian
women in America
today.
Examining
what it means to
be multicultural
in the U.S.,
China Dolls
explores life at
the intersection
of two worlds -
one of Asian
grandmothers and
red envelopes,
and another of
tackling career
and personal
challenges in a
big city. Not
only are these
women trying to
combat
prejudices in
the workplace,
but they also
have to contend
with stereotypes
about Asian
women as docile
and submissive
in the dating
world - all the
while trying to
stay true to
family
expectations.
While the
characters of
M.J., Alex, and
Lin won’t ever
forget their
Asian roots,
they also don’t
hide behind them
as an excuse for
their failures.
If anything,
they draw
strength from
their heritage
while at the
same time,
embracing their
“American”
identity.
Unlike other
Asian novels,
China Dolls
embraces the
fusion of these
two cultures – a
phenomenon that
more often than
not reflects the
experiences of
young Asians in
America today.
For more
information,
please visit
www.chinadollsnovel.com
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