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The Wangs Vs The World

The Wangs Vs The World

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'Fresh, energetic, and completely hilarious, The Wangs vs. the World is my favorite debut of the year.' Jami Attenberg, author of Saint Mazie and The Middlesteins

Charles Wang has just lost the cosmetics fortune he built up since emigrating to the US. Gone are the houses, the cars, and the incredible lifestyle. Faced with this loss, he decides to take his family on a trip to China and attempt to reclaim his ancestral lands.

But first they must go on a cross-country journey from their foreclosed Bel-Air home to the Upstate New York retreat of his eldest daughter, Saina. Charles takes his other two children out of schools that he can no longer afford and packs them into the only car that wasn't repossessed-along with their wealth-addicted stepmother, Barbra.

But with his son waylaid by a much-older temptress in New Orleans, his wife ready to defect for a set of 1,000-thread-count sheets, and an epic smash-up in North Carolina, Charles may have to choose between the old world and the new, between keeping his family intact and finally, finally fulfilling his dream of China.

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ISBN13: 9780241975305
ISBN10: 0241975301
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication Year: 2017
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Hilarious family road trip amid loss and dreams.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're in the mood for a book with a sharp wit and lively characters, The Wangs Vs The World offers a hilarious take on family, culture, and chasing aspirations. It’s a story that’s both funny and touching, making you root for this chaotic family as they navigate their way through setbacks and hopes. You’ll find yourself laughing out loud at their escapades and reflecting on the big dreams we all chase.

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