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NPR's Book of the Day

Chinese American culture, murder mystery, and Dostoyevsky in 'The Family Chao'

Aug 10, 2022 · 8m
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  • Lan Samantha Chang's 'The Family Chao' is a murder mystery inspired by Dostoyevsky.
  • The novel reveals family secrets and bitterness after a patriarch's murder.
  • Despite the dark themes, the author found humor naturally emerged during writing.

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Lan Samantha Chang
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