Tomb Sweeping by Alexandra Chang
Chang’s collection of stories was an enjoyable read that
presents a variety of situations and narratives in the lives of young women. I
really appreciated the various voices and experiences of the characters in
these stories. Furthermore, it was interesting to see the challenges and
situations that many of them faced, whether it involved career, family, dating,
and especially concerns about aging parents. Some of the stories are humorous
and relatable—I really enjoyed the story about the woman who works for a
streaming camera company, and how she tries to have her parents use the
technology. Also, the story about the mistaken identity, towards the end of the
collection, was really funny and interesting, touching on stereotypes with an
absurdity that made me think about my own assumptions. Other stories were
poignant and moving. Although more like an experiment, there is a shorter story
that traces the life of a woman, and it was creative. Maybe not for everyone,
but I appreciated it. Overall, this is a fantastic collection that exhibits a
variety of characters and more importantly the strengths in Chang’s
story-telling and character development.
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