內容簡介
American Born Chinese, written and illustrated by Gene Luen Yang, is a critically acclaimed graphic novel that weaves together three distinct, seemingly unrelated storylines to explore themes of identity, cultural assimilation, and self-acceptance. The first storyline follows the classic Chinese legend of the Monkey King, who struggles with his identity and tries to alter his divine status. The second centers on Jin Wang, a young boy who moves to a predominantly white suburb, where he grapples with the challenges of fitting in and dealing with subtle racism. The third tells the story of Danny, a typical American high schooler whose life is repeatedly upended by the annual visits of his obnoxious cousin Chin-Kee, an embodiment of exaggerated Asian stereotypes. Ultimately, these three narratives converge in a clever and powerful conclusion, making the book a landmark work in modern young adult literature and the first graphic novel to be a National Book Award finalist.
