Native Speaker
Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee, published by Granta Books in 1995, is presented in this Uncorrected Proof edition, comprising 324 pages in English. The narrative follows Korean American Henry Park, who grapples with his identity as he navigates the complexities of American culture. Described by his wife in a poignant list upon their separation, Henry embodies the struggles of being an outsider, caught between two worlds and questioning his belonging.
Readers will find a deep exploration of themes related to identity and cultural alienation as Henry confronts his feelings of betrayal and disconnection. The story delves into the nuances of his experiences, reflecting on the challenges faced by immigrants and the search for self within a multifaceted society. This edition invites readers to engage with Henry’s journey, offering insights into the emotional landscape of a man caught between his heritage and the culture he inhabits.
Official synopsis Publisher
Korean American Henry Park is “surreptitious, B+ student of life, illegal alien, emotional alien, Yellow peril: neo-American, stranger, follower, traitor, spy …” or so says his wife, in the list she writes upon leaving him. Henry is forever uncertain of his place, a perpetual outsider looking at American culture from a distance. And now, a man of two worlds, he is beginning to fear that he has betrayed both – and belongs to neither.
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