Don Lee Knihy

The narrative follows Joshua Yoon, Eric Cho, and Jessica Tsai as they navigate their artistic ambitions at Macalester College, confronting challenges such as campus racism and the complexities of adult life in Cambridge. Their journey reflects the struggles of racial identity and the pressures faced by contemporary artists, leading them down divergent paths. Don Lee's work combines humor and tragedy, offering a profound exploration of these themes and marking a significant achievement in his literary career.

The story follows Lyndon Song, a sculptor turned Brussels sprouts farmer in Rosarita Bay, whose tranquil life is disrupted by his brother Woody's ambitious scheme for a golf course on his land. This plan involves an aging kung-fu diva, leading to a chaotic Labor Day weekend filled with crises and adventures, including a unique windsurfing chase. Blending humor with poignant reflections, the novel explores contemporary multicultural America, showcasing Don Lee's storytelling prowess.

The story follows Lisa Countryman, a woman of mixed heritage who returns to Tokyo for thesis research but mysteriously disappears. Her case is taken on by Tom Hurley, a half-Korean, half-white investigator from the American embassy, and local detective Kenzo Ota, a fully Japanese cop viewed as an outsider. The narrative explores themes of identity and belonging against the backdrop of Japan's societal pressures, intertwining the characters' diverse backgrounds as they seek to unravel the mystery of Lisa's fate.

Public relations exec Chris Howard loves money and sex -- and is getting plenty of both. He is having a torrid affair with Jen, the hot and very scheming wife of his new, high-paying client, politician Bart Morley, who is vying for the Governor's mansion. It's a sweet tight-rope walk for Chris that turns unexpectly dangerous when someone threatens to kill him if he dosn't quit the job, which would mean quitting Jen, too. Now he's not walking a tight rope, he's walking on the edge of a razor blade.

Spanning from 455 AD to 4123, this collection features forty original short stories that evoke a wide range of emotions. Each tale offers a unique glimpse into various times and experiences, inviting readers to explore diverse narratives. The author expresses a personal connection to the work, encouraging feedback from readers.

Set across a vast timeline from 455 AD to 4123, this collection features forty original short stories that evoke a wide range of emotions. Each tale offers a unique glimpse into different eras and experiences, inviting readers to embark on an emotional journey through time. The author's passion for storytelling shines through, promising an engaging and enjoyable read.

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"Elegant and engrossing...[an] unusually complete portrait of contemporary Asian America."―Los Angeles Times..."A gem....Lee has captured this truth beautifully, wisely, and with winning economy."― Cleveland Plain Dealer As the Los Angeles Times noted in its profile of the author, "few writers have mined the [genre of ethnic literature] as shrewdly or transcended its limits quite so stunningly as Don Lee." Harking "back to the timeless concerns of Chekhov: fate, chance, the mystery of the human heart" (Stuart Dybek), these interconnected stories "are utterly contemporary,...but grounded in the depth of beautiful prose and intriguing storylines" ( Asian Week ). They paint a novelistic portrait of the fictional town of Rosarita Bay, California, and a diverse cast of complex and moving characters. "Nothing short of wonderful...surprising and wild with life" (Robert Boswell), Yellow "proves that wondering about whether you're a real American is as American as a big bowl of kimchi" ( New York Times Book Review ).

In Tokio verschwindet die junge Amerikanerin Lisa Countryman spurlos. Mit den Ermittlungen werden der amerikanische Botschaftsangestellte Tom Hurley und der japanische Kommissar Kenzo Ota beauftragt. Doch Lisas Schicksal bleibt rätselhaft, zumal nicht klar ist, was die Frau in dieser fremden Stadt eigentlich suchte. Endlich entdeckt Ota eine Spur, die ihn mitten in das so aufregende wie gefährliche Nachtleben Tokios führt. „Genau beobachtet, bisweilen hinreißend komisch und herzzerreißend traurig - dieser Roman müsste Lee den verdienten Durchbruch bringen.“ Publishers Weekly „Dieser gleichermaßen verstörende wie überaus lesenswerte literarische Triumph vermeidet ein übertriebenes Plot-Feuerwerk zugunsten meisterlich ausgeführter, tief empfundener Charaktere.“ Booklist (starred review) „Lees Prosa ist präzise und erfinderisch, und er ist ein großartiger Geschichtenerzähler.“