Monkey King A Novel
“Monkey King: A Novel” by Patricia Chao is a First Edition published by Harper Collins on January 20, 1998. This 324-page work explores the journey of 28-year-old Sally Wang, a Chinese-American woman who experiences a mental breakdown and finds herself in a hospital. As she navigates her recovery, the narrative unfolds against a backdrop rich in cultural elements, revealing the complexities of her identity and the impact of a devastating family secret.
Readers will find that the story delves into Sally’s struggle to reconcile her Chinese and American identities while confronting her past. The presence of the Monkey King serves as a ghostly influence throughout her journey, highlighting themes of memory and self-discovery. This novel presents a candid exploration of personal and cultural challenges, offering insights into the process of healing and the quest for a cohesive sense of self.
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Monkey King tells the story of 28-year-old Sally Wang, a Chinese-American woman whose mental breakdown and sojourn in a hospital set her firmly on the path of memory. Her recovery takes place against a rich tapestry of culture and personality that unfolds before our eyes under the Monkey King’s ghostly shadow. For Sally has been living with a terrible family secret, one that has shattered her life. How she pulls together her Chinese and American identities into a cohesive self and rejoins the land of the living is recounted with a wry and refreshing honesty.
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