Banana Boys: Amazon.ca: Terry Woo: Books

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Yolk Magazine (USA)

"Woo's perceptions of this subculture of men are self-depreciating, edgy, and triumphant, rendering Banana Boys a must-read for all Asian Americans." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Rice Paper

"Banana Boys is about Canadian-born hosers of Chinese descent ... These are characters I've met in real life, but until now, never in the pop media." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good first novel, Jan 8 2005

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Mindme "I buy cereal when on sale" (Kirkland, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Banana Boys (Paperback)

Ah the plight of the Canadian Born Chinese (CBC) male who lives between two worlds. He envies the Chinese FOBs (Fresh Off the Boat) who all seem to have a lot of money and the latest fashions. He envies Asian women of any birth right who seem to only date white men. Can he get no respect? One would be tempted to call this the Asian Male Joy Luck Club but that comparison might make the author have fits.

The author does seem to dwell a little over much on white men/asian women coupling and seems to think the readers cares to hear time and time again what the author's favorite beer and favorite bands are.

Once you get past that, it's ultimately offering a fresh, funny perspective and worth the read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Most engaging book in years, Jan 21 2004

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I'm the type to read 2 or 3 novels in a year. They usually take a lot of time and effort to get through.

Getting throught the almost 400 pages of Banana Boys though, took almost a week and a half; and I couldn't read fast enough. Each of the 5 main characters is a foil of modern Asian Canadian angst. At the same time each character's story animates the larger narrative. This story is not just for Bananas - yellow on the outside, white in the middle. This book is for everyone searching to find out how they and their peers are melting into the modern Canadian mosaic.

Highly recommended reading.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Most engaging book in years, Jan 21 2004

By Timothy Washington - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Banana Boys (Paperback)

I'm the type to read 2 or 3 novels in a year. They usually take a lot of time and effort to get through.

Getting throught the almost 400 pages of Banana Boys though, took almost a week and a half; and I couldn't read fast enough. Each of the 5 main characters is a foil of modern Asian Canadian angst. At the same time each character's story animates the larger narrative. This story is not just for Bananas - yellow on the outside, white in the middle. This book is for everyone searching to find out how they and their peers are melting into the modern Canadian mosaic.

Highly recommended reading.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good first novel, Jan 8 2005

By Mindme "I buy cereal when on sale" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Banana Boys (Paperback)

Ah the plight of the Canadian Born Chinese (CBC) male who lives between two worlds. He envies the Chinese FOBs (Fresh Off the Boat) who all seem to have a lot of money and the latest fashions. He envies Asian women of any birth right who seem to only date white men. Can he get no respect? One would be tempted to call this the Asian Male Joy Luck Club but that comparison might make the author have fits.

The author does seem to dwell a little over much on white men/asian women coupling and seems to think the readers cares to hear time and time again what the author's favorite beer and favorite bands are.

Once you get past that, it's ultimately offering a fresh, funny perspective and worth the read.

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding the Chinese American Male, Dec 27 2006

By fay y moy - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Banana Boys (Paperback)

I wanted to understand how Chinese American Males feel and think about their asian culture. Do they embrace or tried to break away. And this book offered interesting experiences with each of the character. I can easily identify why the characters in the book make the choice to define their role living as a ABC. We all want to make a mark in this World and this is what the stories is all about.

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