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Homeseeking: A GMA Book Club Pick

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A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK “Sweeping and epic…An impactful love story, told against the backdrop of historical events…One of the best debut novels of this century.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Like any tried-and-true epic (think “Pachinko” or “The Joy Luck Club”… Homeseeking is just a genuine pleasure to read.”—San Francisco Chronicle A single choice can define an entire life. Haiwen is buying bananas at a 99 Ranch Market in Los Angeles when he looks up and sees Suchi, his Suchi, for the first time in sixty years. To recently widowed Haiwen it feels like a second chance, but Suchi has only survived by refusing to look back. Suchi was seven when she first met Haiwen in their Shanghai neighborhood, drawn by the sound of his violin. Their childhood friendship blossomed into soul-deep love, but when Haiwen secretly enlisted in the Nationalist army in 1947 to save his brother from the draft, she was left with just his violin and a note: Forgive me. Homeseeking follows the separated lovers through six decades of tumultuous Chinese history as war, famine, and opportunity take them separately to the song halls of Hong Kong, the military encampments of Taiwan, the bustling streets of New York, and sunny California, telling Haiwen’s story from the present to the past while tracing Suchi’s from her childhood to the present, meeting in the crucible of their lives. Throughout, Haiwen holds his memories close while Suchi forces herself to look only forward, neither losing sight of the home they hold in their hearts. At once epic and intimate, Homeseeking is a story of family, sacrifice, and loyalty, and of the power of love to endure beyond distance, beyond time. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons (January 7, 2025)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 512 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593712994


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 93


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.48 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.23 x 1.62 x 9.28 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #2,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Asian American Literature & Fiction #361 in Literary Fiction (Books) #2,939 in Romance (Books)


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    • Home is where love is
What a creative way to tell the story of China during the revolution and how so many ordinary people were displaced and destroyed by their leaders. I loved how Chen tells how hard it was for the Chinese not only during WWII when the Japanese had taken over but also during the revolution when everything changed and those who had freedom suddenly lost it. It always makes me sad when ordinary people are destroyed because of jealousy and ideology. I wish that this book will awaken in others that ordinary people never win when extremism rule. I loved Haiwen and Suchi's love for one another and how it endured so much hardship and distanced and yet they found each other again. There was so much selflessness in this story, so many of the characters gave up so much so that others could have a better life, it made me want to cry. I'm grateful that some of the sacrifices turn out ok, but ever single character thought they weren't worthy to share their grief with others, I wonder what would have happen if they did. I'm sorry that Haiwen's love and gift had to be put aside but it was for a good reason and yet it found it's way back to him. It is hard to hear what happened to both Haiwen's and Suchi's fathers, it always sad when characters you admire disappear. I liked how the author kept bring Haiwen and Suchi back together, even for a little while and they were never far from each others thoughts. I liked the way the narrative switched around and kept filling in the blanks about why events happened the way they did, and I found the story more interesting and fulfilling. One last thought, I think many people have an idea about who the Chinese people are and their history, but I'm hoping that after reading this book and investigating a little further that they'll realize that the Chinese people are more complex and diverse as everyone else and they to would have liked a different outcome. I want to thank PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons and NetGalley for an advance copy of this fascinating story about loves endurance and a little about the Chinese culture. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025 by Regina
    • Highly recommend
Suchi and Haiwen meet as kids in Shanghai, and their friendship turns into love. They have ‘yuan fen,’ and their fates are tethered to each other like with a string. This concept seems similar to the Korean concept of ‘in yeon’ featured in the film Past Lives. Like in that film, these two childhood sweethearts are separated and reunited later in life. When Haiwen secretly enlisted in the Nationalist army in 1947 to save his brother from the draft, Suchi was left with just his violin and a note: Forgive Me. Over sixty years, they endure the trials of war, displacement, and separation, only to be unexpectedly reunited in LA. Homeseeking chronicles the resilience of these two families as they journey from Shanghai to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the United States. Readers gain insight into the Sino-Japanese and Chinese Civil War, and the survival methods families employed during those tumultuous times. The novel also prompts us to consider how these survival methods, once necessary, may no longer be beneficial in times of peace. Two unique aspects of the book were the author’s use of names and the timeline. Since this novel focuses on the Chinese and Taiwanese diaspora, Karissa Chen attempts to represent the Sinitic languages spoken. The characters' names change mildly throughout this story to denote the way they code-switch or adapt to their environments. Note: Readers need not fear confusion, as this naming convention was easy to follow. This novel is a masterful blend of perspectives, with Suchi’s narrative moving forward in time, while Haiwen’s portion unfolds in reverse. This unique storytelling technique creates a sense of suspense and intrigue, maintaining the novel's momentum and pacing at an excellent level. This epic tale spans 60 years and the globe, inviting readers to reexamine the profound and complex concept of home. I feel like fans of the film Past Lives, the books In Memoriam by Alice Winn, Slow Noodles by Chantha Nguon, or House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng would like this book about impossible choices, time, memory, and those we love. I highly recommend this book. Thank you, NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam | G.P. Putnam's Sons, for the ARC. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025 by KB
    • An Epic Story
Epic is the only word that resonates with me to describe this novel. The author beautifully wrote it, and I found it difficult to put down. It left me with a lot of thoughts and feelings. Family relationships can be the same and yet different across cultures. Chen's book was fascinating.
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025 by Kelly J. Pramberger

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