53 pages • 1 hour read
Min Jin LeeFree Food for Millionaires
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Free Food for Millionaires by Min Jin Lee follows the life of Casey Han, a young Korean American graduate navigating her personal and professional challenges in New York City during the late 1990s, dealing with cultural identity, family dynamics, and her uncertain career path. The novel explores topics such as substance abuse, gambling addiction, domestic violence, and pregnancy loss.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Min Jin Lee's Free Food for Millionaires weaves a rich tapestry of ambition and identity struggles, capturing the Korean-American experience with nuanced detail. Critics praise its multifaceted characters and compelling prose. However, some feel it occasionally delves into melodrama and could benefit from tighter editing. Overall, it is a thought-provoking and immersive read.
Who Should Read Free Food for Millionaires?
Readers who enjoy The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri or Shanghai Girls by Lisa See will appreciate Free Food for Millionaires. They typically seek immersive narratives on cultural identity, family dynamics, and personal ambitions, with a focus on the Korean-American experience and rich character development.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Asian Literature
Society: Immigration
Identity: Race
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict