Strike the Wok: New Chinese Canadian Anthology, A

by Jim Wong-Chu (Editor), Lien Chao (Editor)

Fiction. Asian American Studies. This new anthology brings together some of the most exciting works of fiction by contemporary Chinese Canadian writers. Representing three generations of Chinese from a variety of backgrounds, including writers born in Canada as well as places outside, presenting a diversity of themes and styles, and set in various geographical locations and time periods, STRIKE THE WOK is a truly kaleidoscopic look at Chinese life from modern Canadian perspectives. Internationally renowned as well as newer voices are included.

Genres: Anthologies, Fiction, Short Stories

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[May · Rating 2 out of 5]

Favorite stories were Fiona Tinwei Lam's "Seeking Special Chinese Lady" and Fred Wah's "I Hardly Ever Go into King's Family Restaurant". Both stories focused on cultural identity for second/third-generation Chinese Canadians and the misconceptions of non-Chinese and other Chinese people may have about this generation.