Donald Duk : a novel

Note from APILSA:

Donald Duk is a captivating novel about a young Chinese American growing up in San Francisco's Chinatown. The narrative is split between a modern America reckoning with the effects and impact of the Vietnam War and a fictional historical account of the Central Pacific Railroad. It was the first novel that made me consider the Asian American experience, its history, and its importance in the context of America as a whole.

On the eve of the Chinese New Year in San Francisco's Chinatown, twelve-year-old Donald Duk attempts to deal with his comical name and his feelings for his cultural heritage.*