Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee

Native Speaker

Chang-rae Lee

368 pages first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective slow-paced
Powered by AI (Beta)

Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee is a poignant and intriguing novel that will resonate deeply with readers who are interested in exploring the complexities of identity, cultural heritage, and the immigrant experience, particularly those who are drawn to stories about the Korean American experience and the struggles of navigating multiple cultures.

Description

The debut novel from critically-acclaimed and New York Times-bestselling author of On Such a Full Sea and My Year Abroad.In Native Speaker, author Chang-rae Lee introduces readers to Henry Park. Park has spent his entire life trying to become a tr...

Read more

Community Reviews

3.73
based on 1,101 reviews

Moods

reflective: 79%

emotional: 57%

dark: 38%

challenging: 36%

sad: 35%

mysterious: 28%

tense: 28%

hopeful: 8%

adventurous: 5%

inspiring: 5%

informative: 2%


Pace

4% of readers chose fast
42% of readers chose medium
53% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
54% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

60% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

96% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

80% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...

Accept and close

By using The StoryGraph, you agree to our use of cookies.
We use a small number of cookies to provide you with a great experience.

Find out more