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Interior Chinatown
Book • 2020
In 'Interior Chinatown,' Charles Yu tells the story of Willis Wu, who perceives himself as merely a 'Generic Asian Man' in his own life.
Working as a bit player in the fictional police procedural 'Black and White,' Willis dreams of becoming 'Kung Fu Guy,' the most respected role available to someone of his appearance.
The novel, written in the format of a screenplay, delves into themes of pop culture, assimilation, and immigration, while critiquing the pervasive stereotypes and racism faced by Asian Americans.
As Willis stumbles into the spotlight, he discovers the secret history of Chinatown and the buried legacy of his own family, leading to a profound exploration of identity and the American dream.
Working as a bit player in the fictional police procedural 'Black and White,' Willis dreams of becoming 'Kung Fu Guy,' the most respected role available to someone of his appearance.
The novel, written in the format of a screenplay, delves into themes of pop culture, assimilation, and immigration, while critiquing the pervasive stereotypes and racism faced by Asian Americans.
As Willis stumbles into the spotlight, he discovers the secret history of Chinatown and the buried legacy of his own family, leading to a profound exploration of identity and the American dream.
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Kara Swisher in relation to Ronny Chieng 's role in the Hulu series 'Interior Chinatown', which is based on Yu's book.
Kara Swisher in relation to Ronny Chieng 's role in the Hulu series 'Interior Chinatown', which is based on Yu's book.
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Comedian Ronny Chieng on Political Satire, Trolling Algorithms and Cerebral Dick Jokes
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Terry Gross as the author of the book that the Hulu series "Interior Chinatown" is based on.
Terry Gross as the author of the book that the Hulu series "Interior Chinatown" is based on.
Best Of: Comedy Writer Michael Schur / Actor Jimmy O. Yang
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Michael Luo as a novel that uses the phrase "perpetual foreignness", critiquing how race is viewed in America.
Michael Luo as a novel that uses the phrase "perpetual foreignness", critiquing how race is viewed in America.
Michael Luo on Strangers in the Land
Mentioned by Michael Luo as a novel about a background actor in a TV show, indicting the way race in America is viewed.
Michael Luo as a novel about a background actor in a TV show, indicting the way race in America is viewed.
218: Michael Luo: Strangers in the Land
Mentioned by Seulghee Lee as a contemporary Asian American novel that was relevant to the book's themes.
Seulghee Lee, "Other Lovings: An Afroasian American Theory of Life" (Ohio State UP, 2025)
Mentioned by Seulghee Lee as a contemporary Asian American novel that was relevant to the book's themes.
Seulghee Lee, "Other Lovings: An Afroasian American Theory of Life" (Ohio State UP, 2025)
