
Mambo in Chinatown
A Novel
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Narrado por:
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Angela Lin
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De:
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Jean Kwok
From the best-selling author of Girl in Translation, a novel about a young woman torn between her family duties in Chinatown and her escape into the world of ballroom dancing.
Twenty-two-year-old Charlie Wong grew up in New York's Chinatown, the older daughter of a Beijing ballerina and a noodle maker. Though an ABC (America-born Chinese), Charlie's entire world has been limited to this small area. Now grown, she lives in the same tiny apartment with her widower father and her 11-year-old sister, and works - miserably - as a dishwasher.
But when she lands a job as a receptionist at a ballroom dance studio, Charlie gains access to a world she hardly knew existed, and everything she once took to be certain turns upside down. Gradually, at the dance studio, awkward Charlie's natural talents begin to emerge. With them, her perspective, expectations, and sense of self are transformed - something she must take great pains to hide from her father and his suspicion of all things Western. As Charlie blossoms, though, her sister becomes chronically ill. As Pa insists on treating his ailing child exclusively with Eastern practices to no avail, Charlie is forced to try to reconcile her two selves and her two worlds - Eastern and Western, old world and new - to rescue her little sister without sacrificing her newfound confidence and identity.
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"Rarely has [this story] been told with such grace, lightness and humor as in this delightful novel by the author of the best-selling Girl in Translation (2010)." (Chicago Tribune)
"Western convention clashes with traditional Eastern culture when a young, impoverished Chinese-American woman dips her toe into the glittering world of professional ballroom dancing - and finds love." (Woman’s Day)
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Great Read!
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Good points and bad
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Quick steps into your heart
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Cute
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Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?
No. I am not a dancer and not interested in how to be one.Would you ever listen to anything by Jean Kwok again?
Too shallow.What three words best describe Angela Lin’s performance?
Well presented. soft.Do you think Mambo in Chinatown needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?
Gosh no.Any additional comments?
I even became disinterested in what happens to little sister and the weird doctor.Not Amy Tan
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Another standout
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Pleasant but clichéd
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A special book
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What did you love best about Mambo in Chinatown?
A couple of years ago I became an avid amateur ballroom dancer and at the same time I have parents that immigrated from China. This was an accurate journey into both worlds. The characters were very realistic to me. I love ballroom dancing and in many ways, this book's insider descriptions of this world helps me to articulate why. Also, the clash of cultures is one that I can totally relate to and I felt myself cheering on the main character Charlie to successfully navigate between them.What about Angela Lin’s performance did you like?
Angela Lin is one of the best narrators I have heard. She has the amazing ability to credibly bring several very different characters and their personalities to life.Loved the inside view of two different worlds
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If you could sum up Mambo in Chinatown in three words, what would they be?
If I could only use 3 words to sum up Mambo in Chinatown they would be; Tearjerking, Magical, and Moving.Who was your favorite character and why?
I loved the depth of Lisa's character and her relationship with her older sister, Charlie, as well.Likewise, I like Charlie and her ambitious nature and East meets West philosophy.
Have you listened to any of Angela Lin’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, I have not listened to any of Angela Lin's other performances but I plan to now. I can't compare to anything but I will say she did the different voices and personalities so well. It made the characters come to life for me and as a result Mambo in Chinatown flew by quickly!If you could take any character from Mambo in Chinatown out to dinner, who would it be and why?
I would take Charlie or Lisa out to dinner. I can't decide between the two but I saw deep well rounded characters in both of them and would want to get to know them better.Any additional comments?
Mambo in Chinatown is such a great listen! I had the option to read the large print copy from the library but I chose the audio version instead and am very glad I did. The audio version was fantastic and I recommend it to anyone who wants a good book to read. Happy listening!East meets West in New York City's Chinatown
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