Emily X.R. Pan
Emily X.R. Pan is an American author of young adult fiction, best known for her debut novel 'The Astonishing Color of After,' which is a poignant story of a girl dealing with her mother's suicide and exploring her Taiwanese heritage. Pan's writing is often celebrated for its lyrical prose and exploration of complex emotional themes.
Books
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1. The Astonishing Color Of After
In this poignant and magical novel, a grieving teenager grapples with the sudden loss of her mother to suicide, believing her mother has returned as a bird. She embarks on a journey to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time, seeking connections to her mother's past and her own cultural heritage. Through a blend of reality and fantastical elements, she uncovers family secrets, explores her identity, and navigates the complexities of mental illness, love, and forgiveness. The narrative weaves a tapestry of emotion and color, as the protagonist seeks to understand her mother's life and find peace in the wake of tragedy.
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