Native Speaker by Chang-rae Lee
This novel delves into the life of Henry Park, a Korean-American industrial spy in New York City, who grapples with his complex identity, torn between his American upbringing and Korean heritage. After his young son's death and a separation from his wife, Henry's latest assignment—to spy on a rising Korean-American politician—forces him to confront his feelings of alienation and his struggle with language and loyalty. Through his journey, the narrative explores themes of cultural identity, betrayal, and the immigrant experience, painting a poignant picture of a man on the fringes of two cultures, seeking a place to belong.
The 3473rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 349
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- Nancy Pearl's 100 Good Reads, Decade by Decade (Book Lust (Book))
- The Great American Novels (The Atlantic)