Funny Ethnics

Name: Funny Ethnics
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781922863737
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By Shirley Le

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Summary

Funny Ethnics by Shirley Le is a coming-of-age story that navigates the complexities of identity and heritage in contemporary Australia. The protagonist grapples with the tension between familial expectations and her own dreams, offering a humorous and poignant exploration of what it means to find one's place in a multicultural landscape. Through a blend of wit and insight, the narrative captures the nuances of cultural diversity and personal growth.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in exploring the humorous and heartfelt narratives of multicultural identity and the immigrant experience in Australia. With its engaging storytelling and unique perspective, it offers a relatable and entertaining journey through the complexities of growing up between cultures.

Funny Ethnics

A coming-of-age tale that reveals a side of Australia so ordinary it's entirely bizarre.

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I looked at the streets of Yagoona through eyes stinging with melted Maybelline liquid liner. Yagoona looked back at me, the wannabe hipster who dreamed of moving to a share house in the inner west, and cackled.

Funny Ethnics catapults readers into the sprawling city-within-a-city that is Western Sydney and the world of Sylvia Nguyen: only child of Vietnamese refugee parents, unexceptional student, exceptional self-doubter. It's a place where migrants from across the world converge, and identity is a slippery, ever-shifting beast.

Jumping through snapshots of Sylvia's life - from childhood to something resembling adulthood - this novel is about square pegs and round holes, those who belong and those on the fringes. It's a funhouse mirror held up to modern Australia revealing suburban fortune tellers, train-carriage preachers, crumbling friendships and bad stand-up comedy.

In Funny Ethnics, Shirley Le uses a coming-of-age tale to reveal a side of Australia so ordinary that it's entirely bizarre.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Funny Ethnics by Shirley Le has been applauded for its insightful and humorous exploration of identity and cultural heritage. Reviewers have praised Le's ability to address serious themes like belonging and race with wit and authenticity. The characters are described as relatable and engaging, with a narrative that blends comedy with poignant social commentary, making it a compelling read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922863737

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 288

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About the Author

Shirley Le is a Vietnamese Australian writer from Western Sydney. She is a member of Sweatshop: Western Sydney Literacy Movement and holds a BA from Macquarie University. Her short stories and essays have been published in SBS Voices, Overland, The Guardian, Meanjin and Another Australia.