Hyphen magazine - Asian American arts, culture, and politics

Young Kenichi grows from a boy dreamer to a man, compelled to endure the hardships of the sea to achieve his goal of becoming the first person to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean.

Starry River highlights the importance of stories and story telling in defining who we are.

The Red Chamber will probably not be called a “masterpiece” like the classical text that inspired it. However, it is an enjoyable read and a good introduction to those interested in the original classic, The Story of the Stone.

Forgotten Country is an admirable first novel and a good read, but feels like the work of a writer still searching for her own genuine voice and vision.