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Review: Weike Wang's novel 'Rental House' finds beauty, humor in a marriage of opposites


Published on 2024-12-22 04:51:28 - Post and Courier
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  • In "Rental House," Weike Wang explores the upside and downside of education, marriage and family. And not just any family in this satire of American dysfunction.

The article from The Post and Courier reviews Weike Wang's new novel, "Rental House," which explores themes of identity, belonging, and the transient nature of modern life. The story follows a young woman who, after her father's death, moves into a rental house with her boyfriend, where they experience a series of unsettling events. Wang's narrative delves into the protagonist's struggle with her cultural identity, her relationship dynamics, and her sense of place in the world. The review highlights Wang's unique voice, her ability to blend humor with existential dread, and her poignant exploration of the impermanence of life, making "Rental House" a compelling read about the search for stability in an ever-changing environment.

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