Don Lee ve své tvorbě mistrně zkoumá složité otázky identity a příslušnosti, zejména v kontextu asijsko-americké zkušenosti. Jeho próza vyniká pronikavou psychologickou hloubkou a vybroušeným jazykem, kterým zachycuje jemné nuance mezilidských vztahů. Prostřednictvím svých příběhů Lee reflektuje kulturní střety a hledání vlastního místa ve světě. Jeho díla jsou ceněna pro svou originalitu a schopnost oslovit široké spektrum čtenářů.
The story follows Lyndon Song, a celebrated sculptor who retreats to a quiet life as a Brussels sprouts farmer in Rosarita Bay, California. His plans for solitude are disrupted by his brother Woody, a disgraced financier turned filmmaker, who proposes a controversial golf-course resort on Lyndon's property. Complicating matters is an aging kung-fu actress from Hong Kong, known for both her fierce fighting skills and her heavy drinking, adding tension and humor to the sibling dynamic.
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.
"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.“