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American Knees

by Shawn Wong · 1995 · 240 pages

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The course of true love doesn't always run smoothly. A hilarious, touching love story about an Asian-American couple who must negotiate family, race, sex, filial piety, and other surprising obstacles before they can live happily ever after.

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Themes
diversityrace
Setting
1990sasia
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 240 pages

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