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How Does A Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun?

Doretta Lau
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How Does A Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun?

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014

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Doretta Lau

How Does A Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun?

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Vancouver, Canada • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In the short story "How Does A Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun??" by Doretta Lau, individuals navigate themes of identity, culture, and disconnection in a diasporic context. Through their personal experiences, they explore the intricate relationships between self, heritage, and belonging, reflecting on their place within both their immediate and broader environments.

Contemplative

Mysterious

Inspirational

Fantastical

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

247 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

How Does A Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun? by Doretta Lau is praised for its inventive storytelling and exploration of identity in a multicultural world. However, some criticize its pacing and narrative cohesion. Overall, it's celebrated for its witty prose and emotional depth, making it a thought-provoking read despite minor drawbacks.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How Does A Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun??

A reader who enjoys How Does A Single Blade of Grass Thank the Sun? by Doretta Lau likely appreciates contemporary, multicultural short stories exploring identity and belonging. Fans of Jhumpa Lahiri's Interpreter of Maladies or Junot Díaz's Drown may find this collection appealing.

4.2

247 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Setting

Vancouver, Canada • Contemporary

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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