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Set in Seattle during its tech boom in 1999, the narrative explores the lives of immigrants navigating the complexities of American culture. Tom Janeway, a Hungarian-born Englishman, critiques societal norms through his NPR commentary, while Chick, a resourceful illegal alien from China, hustles to survive. Their intertwined stories reflect themes of identity, belonging, and the contrasting realities faced by those seeking a new life in a rapidly changing city.
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Waxwings, Jonathan Raban
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- 2004
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- Title
- Waxwings
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jonathan Raban
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Publisher
- 2004
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 282
- ISBN13
- 9780375709050
- Category
- Motherhood and Parenthood
- Description
- Set in Seattle during its tech boom in 1999, the narrative explores the lives of immigrants navigating the complexities of American culture. Tom Janeway, a Hungarian-born Englishman, critiques societal norms through his NPR commentary, while Chick, a resourceful illegal alien from China, hustles to survive. Their intertwined stories reflect themes of identity, belonging, and the contrasting realities faced by those seeking a new life in a rapidly changing city.