The Haunted Child of “Nuclear Family” – Chicago Review of Books

The Haunted Child of “Nuclear Family” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] In diaspora communities, it’s not uncommon to find cultural practices from the homeland, even after they’ve become unpopular or forgotten there. This is colloquially referred to as “the immigrant time capsule effect.” It can be experienced in many of the ethnic enclaves in the US. My first impression of Los Angeles’ Koreatown when I … Read more

Coping with Grief and Reconnecting with Identity in “She Is Haunted” – Chicago Review of Books

Coping with Grief and Reconnecting with Identity in “She Is Haunted” – Chicago Review of Books

[ad_1] Paige Clark’s debut short story collection, She Is Haunted, considers how we handle loss in the modern world. Whether due to a casual fling mistaken for intimacy, or the death of a loved one, navigating the end of complicated relationships can raise the question of how much control we have over our own identities. … Read more