As he steadfastly avoids relationships, his mother takes matters into her own hands and returns to Vietnam to find him the perfect bride.Īs a mixed-race girl living in the slums of Ho Chi Minh City, Esme Tran has always felt out of place. Khai's family, however, understand that his autism means he processes emotions differently. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but not big, important emotions - like grief. We know from the outset that we're in sure hands, and the book delivers on its promises' - Graeme Simsion A terrific cast of characters, deftly portrayed. The story never flags and the portrayal of the autistic protagonist avoids the cliches and stereotypes.Hoang's fast-paced and often funny romance touches on some important themes without ever seeming heavy-handed. 'Original, smart, knowing, and finely observed.
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