The Leavers

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gptkbp:instanceOf novel
gptkbp:adaptation stage play
stage adaptation in development
gptkbp:author gptkb:Lisa_Ko
gptkbp:awards 2018 PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction
gptkbp:characterDevelopment Deming's_journey
gptkbp:conflict identity crisis
cultural dislocation
family separation
gptkbp:criticalReception positive
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Chinese-American_experience
gptkbp:discusses family dynamics
identity and belonging
the impact of immigration
gptkbp:genre fiction
gptkbp:homeGround Lisa_Ko's_work_often_explores_themes_of_identity.
Lisa_Ko_has_received_multiple_awards.
Lisa_Ko_is_a_writer_and_activist.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Leavers
gptkbp:impact influenced contemporary literature.
raised awareness about immigrant issues.
sparked discussions on identity.
gptkbp:influences literary traditions
personal experiences of the author
socio-political issues
gptkbp:inspiration real-life immigrant stories.
gptkbp:ISBN 9781616205676
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:mainCharacter Deming_Guo
gptkbp:motif language
food
music
gptkbp:narrativeStyle multi-perspective
gptkbp:pageCount 368
gptkbp:publishedBy yes
available online.
the impact of choices.
the journey of self-discovery.
nan
the complexity of love.
exploration of cultural identity.
the struggle for acceptance.
held by the author.
navigating two worlds.
the clash of cultures.
the meaning of home.
the resilience of the human spirit.
the role of community.
the search for belonging.
gptkbp:publisher Algonquin_Books
gptkbp:relatedPatent The Leavers: A Novel
gptkbp:releaseYear 2017
gptkbp:setting gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:socialMediaPresence active on platforms.
gptkbp:symbolism the immigrant experience
the leavers
the_American_dream
gptkbp:theme family
identity
immigration
gptkbp:userDemographics adult readers
young adult readers
generally positive.
featured in major publications.