In her novel Flashlight, Susan Choi seeks to navigate the challenge of following her literary success with Trust Exercise. The previous book's focus on a teacher's abuse in an elite school resonated during the #MeToo movement, particularly through the character Karen, whose fury stood out. Contrasting her past characters, who often repressed anger, Choi reveals that the political climate inspired Karen's rage. As the daughter of immigrants, Choi's experiences shape her narratives, with Flashlight expected to explore themes of immigration more directly.
Susan Choi's latest novel, Flashlight, follows on the heels of the success of Trust Exercise, capturing the evolution of her characters' emotional turmoil against societal backdrops.
In her works, Choi has transitioned from characters who repress anger to ones who embrace and express it, mirroring broader societal changes.
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