Sung J. Woo crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of human relationships and cultural identity, often exploring the search for belonging. His distinctive literary style offers profound insights into the human psyche, adeptly capturing the subtle nuances of interpersonal dynamics. Through his compelling stories, Woo invites readers to contemplate the intricacies of the world and its diverse experiences.
Navigating the complexities of family dynamics, a twelve-year-old reflects on life after reuniting with their father, whom they haven't seen in five years. As they adjust to their new surroundings in Newark, the tension is palpable; the protagonist's fifteen-year-old sister is unhappy, and their mother shares in the discontent. The father's amiable nature contrasts with the family's struggles, raising questions about his role and the impact of their fractured relationships.
"Korean-American adoptee Siobhan O'Brien has spent much of her life explaining her name and her family to strangers, but a more pressing problem is whether to carry on the PI agency that her dead boss unexpectedly left to her. Easing into middle age, Siobhan would generally rather have a glazed donut than a romance, but when an old friend asks Siobhan to find her daughter who has disappeared from her dorm, the rookie private detective's search begins at Llewellyn College. A women's institution of higher learning in upstate New York, Llewellyn, for the first time in its two-hundred-year history, has opened its doors to male students. Fringe group The Womyn of Llewellyn are furious, but their ex-fashion-model president declares they have little choice due to financial shortfalls. But if that's true, where did she get the money to build a brand new science center, and why is it under 24/7 surveillance by the town cops? As Siobhan delves deeper into the search for her friend's daughter, she encounters politely dangerous men in white turtlenecks, vegan cooking that might kill her, possibly deadly yoga poses, and a woman named Cleopatra who's got more issues than National Geographic."--Publisher
The unique presentation of the word "love" hints at a complex exploration of relationships and emotions. This book delves into the intricacies of love, examining how it can be perceived differently by each individual. Through its unconventional format, it invites readers to reconsider their understanding of affection and connection, challenging societal norms and personal experiences. The narrative promises a thought-provoking journey into the heart of what it means to love and be loved.
After solving her first case, Siobhan O'Brien faces her biggest challenge yet - Thanksgiving! With her lawyer boyfriend Craig in tow, Siobhan travels to Minneapolis to endure small talk with the extended O'Brien clan and chow down on some seriously delicious turkey and dressing. Everything's swell until her sister-in-law Gwen tells her about her brother Sven's frequent late-night meetings with his co-workers. Since Siobhan's next case is just a ferry ride from their house in Washington state, she asks for Siobhan's help. Big sister is happy to oblige, though she's got her hands full. Hired by Phillip Ahn, a Korean artificial intelligence genius with his own personal island in the Pacific Northwest, Siobhan enters the strange, sequestered world of the uber rich, where Ahn, his wife, his two ex-wives, and his five children all live under the same gilded roof. Ahn brings Siobhan to his estate because he swears that Duke, his youngest child and only son, is an impostor. Is Ahn crazy, or is Duke really someone else? And could it be possible that Sven's troubles are somehow linked to Ahn's? As Siobhan digs into these dangerous mysteries, she learns that family secrets have some very Deep Roots.
