Susanna Kwan's debut novel explores the interplay of personal tragedy and cultural heritage against a backdrop of environmental catastrophe in San Francisco. The story begins when a woman, amidst life-altering flooding, discovers a note pleading for help. Through this narrative, Kwan delves into the historical significance of Chinese American contributions to the Bay Area, while also reflecting on her experiences caring for her mother. The tale underscores the density of memories and identities shaped by both personal and collective histories.
"San Francisco is a really important place in Chinese American history and American history in general. There's the Gold Rush and the building of the railroads..."
"Years into the future, Kwan posits, when climate catastrophe has devolved and decayed everything around us, we will be all we have. We should care..."
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