Taipei Story

In this compelling novel by Rebecca F. Kuang, Yale student Lily Chen spends a transformative summer in Taipei, navigating the challenges of language, culture, and family while confronting personal loss. As her journey of discovery unfolds amidst academic pressures and social complexities, she searches for a deeper understanding of her heritage and herself. Praised for its vivid storytelling and exploration of identity, the book offers a nuanced portrayal of feeling connected and displaced all at once.