Frank Li was raised in Southern California, but his Korean parents still want him to keep with their traditions and end up with a Korean girl. After his sister Hanna is disowned for being with someone outside of their race, Frank feels the pressure to toe the line. When he meets the girl of his dreams, what can Frank do to be happy and, at the same time, to honor his parents?
David Joon, in a note to readers, explains that Frank's core - his life, beliefs, and family dynamics - stem from the author's own experiences. This, as well as a good story and well developed characterization, gives Frankly in Love a very realistic quality. I particularly like how the book moves past the normal YA type issues and tackles racism in a clear and honest way. Readers will be able to identify with Frank and his situation, especially regarding the pressures that teenagers face. The only misstep in the whole book is the ending, as the last sentence just drops off into nothing.
Overall, Frankly in Love was an excellent read and one that I would wholeheartedly recommend to readers, despite their age or gender.
David Joon, in a note to readers, explains that Frank's core - his life, beliefs, and family dynamics - stem from the author's own experiences. This, as well as a good story and well developed characterization, gives Frankly in Love a very realistic quality. I particularly like how the book moves past the normal YA type issues and tackles racism in a clear and honest way. Readers will be able to identify with Frank and his situation, especially regarding the pressures that teenagers face. The only misstep in the whole book is the ending, as the last sentence just drops off into nothing.
Overall, Frankly in Love was an excellent read and one that I would wholeheartedly recommend to readers, despite their age or gender.