When I first got the book "Midnight at the Dragon Cafe" I didn't know what to expect. I understood it had a connection to me as a Chinese minority in Canada. After reading the first chapter of the book, it was relatable not just to me, but every child born to an immigrated family. Even through just one chapter I could see it was very well written and the accolades that Judy Fong Bates achieved through the success of this book were well-deserved.
This story opened on the main character Su-Jen or Annie, coming to Canada. Her parents like most immigrated families, immigrated to Canada for a better future for their children. As the story started to move forward, I could see that there was a void between Su-Jen's mother and father. Something was missing. Her parents rarely spoke, and her mother would only laugh to Uncle Yat. Who was her fathers good friend and business partner, as they owned a little restaurant in Irvine. I felt it was very strange how the parents would rarely make eye-contact and barely speak to each other would marry in the first place.
With how the story began, so bleak, not knowing the problems with this quiet family I expect that there will be issues in this novel, not just with the struggles of an immigrated family, but much more.
Well thoughtout and good ideas on predictions. You already are learning about the charcters and there inner thoughts.
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