A Gesture Life: A Novel
by Chang-rae Lee
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Author: Chang-rae LeeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-10-01
ISBN: 1573228281
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
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Summary: 5 Stars
Chang-Rae Lee, In a Gesture Life, tells the story of an aging Japanese man, Doc Hata,living in New England. Doc Hata carefully tells his story through flashbacks and recent events in his life. Hata is an immigrant living in the upper-class and secluded town, Bedley Run. His neighbors appreciate him for being a "Good Charlie", someone who is around to liven their spirits. He resists making personal and lasting relationships, and as we read the reasons for this are discovered. The reader will be shoked and intrigued as he guides the reader through this complex story. This is an excelllent read, and I recommend it to anyone who appreciates a masterfully written work.
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