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Mambo in Chinatown

Jean Kwok
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Mambo in Chinatown

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014

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Jean Kwok

Mambo in Chinatown

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mambo in Chinatown by Jean Kwok follows a young woman, Charlie, from a Chinatown neighborhood in New York City. She discovers personal growth and cultural challenges while working as a ballroom dance instructor. The story intricately explores themes of identity, family, and ambition, highlighting Charlie's journey to find balance between two distinct worlds.

Inspirational

Emotional

Challenging

Heartwarming

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

6,563 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jean Kwok's Mambo in Chinatown is lauded for its engaging narrative and cultural depth, capturing the immigrant experience with authenticity. The protagonist's journey from struggling with familial expectations to discovering empowerment through dance resonates strongly. Some critics note predictable plot elements, but overall, it's a heartfelt exploration of identity and self-discovery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mambo in Chinatown?

Fans of The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan and Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok will enjoy Mambo in Chinatown. Readers who appreciate themes of cultural identity, family expectations, and personal growth wrapped in a narrative of dance and self-discovery will find this book engaging and heartfelt.

4.0

6,563 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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