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Very lyrical at times, the tale of an Asian boy in an all-white school paints loneliness, longing, and betrayal in stark colors. With a creepy mystery thrown in for good measure. A very good book for young adults who, in the midst of their youthful angst and self-esteem issues, will be reminded of what it's REALLY like to be an outsider in America. And a unique perspective from a Chinese boy. Even if the protagonist is not wholly sympathetic, his point of view is one not often seen, touchingly and painfully described. Hey, not every story has a fairy tale ending where everything works out. Even if the protagonist sort of "gives up" at the end, I feel like it's highly symbolic. Forensic evidence and investigations will probably end up proving the protagonist's innocence. But his lack of confidence in the outcome and "the system" and folks around him in general is just a comment on reality in general for those who aren't American insiders--a way of life that's been here since the founding of the country and whose exclusionist policies never died and are in full bloom, as we can all see, these days.


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Crossing Andrew Xia Fukuda Books Reviews

Fukuda is skilled at describing settings, emotions, facial expressions. I was hooked early in the book and could hardly stand to put it down by the halfway point. Personally, I think this book is best read by a mature reader. The one thing I will take away from this book is how Xing loved, needed the way people looked at him with his mask on. We all crave that; I intend to give that look far more often.
It is strange to admit this, but as an Asian American I tend to avoid books written by Asian authors. Especially books written by Asian authors who write about what it's like to grow up in America because they seem... overly fluffy and not quite realistic enough. There is always a happy ending giving everyone - Asian or not - this assumption that all Asian children growing up in America somehow manage to grow up and go to an ivy league college and are automatically successful. And although I myself have grown up with that priveleged stereotype, I have always wished that there was a difference prespective to share, because it is wholly unrealistic to assume that every Asian person has the same stereotypical experience.

And this book truly offers that perspective.

Great stories, are great because of the characters. What I really love on a context perspective is if you took away the Asain element, this book would still be quite compelling. At the core, this story could be about any person growing up in a situation where they are treated as an outcast by everyone - even their own friends - struggling to assert themselves and prove to everyone that they too have a significant contribution to make to the world.

It is also a sad commentary on how easy people can be left by the wayside because of assumptions made about them. And how difficult it is to combat perception and circumstances that are beyond their control.

This story is brilliantly told and it's quite haunting, but not for the reasons one may think it would be going into the story.
Written from an early high school POV, we see the unspoken prejudices of introverted minorities. This coming of age story has great life lessons in addition to a realistic ending.
As an educator, I will use this book to teach youth life lessons that only a few can appreciate its messages first hand.
I had read Andrew's popular vampire series and loved loved loved them so was reminiscing and checked to see if he had written other books. I came across this one and noticed he had written it before the hit series. Totally different but with that dark undertone really loved this one too. When I read Andrew's involvement with adolescent issues and with his background the storyline although dark made more sense. Andrew please keep writing as I will keep buying!
This book took me in and wouldn't let me go until I finished it. I have to read a lot of poorly written books before I get to one like this, a rare gem. I was a bit disappointed in the ending, yet I wouldn't change it, as contradictory as that sounds. It was perfect. Also, the book isn't filled with coarse language, an oddity these days. Vulgar language just for the sake of vulgar language gets old real fast when you're trying to get lost in a book. There was also no getting distracted by paragraphs that run on and on, endlessly, going nowhere. This is the kind of book you pick up, read until you're done; and then it stays with you afterwards. Very thought provoking.
A very well written novel with an intricate plot. Coming to America as a child, Xing feels the sting of his otherness. After losing his father in a hit-and-run accident, Xing must deal with a mother who is not fully accessible. Further explanation could spoil the plotline, so just settle back for an exciting read.
Very lyrical at times, the tale of an Asian boy in an all-white school paints loneliness, longing, and betrayal in stark colors. With a creepy mystery thrown in for good measure. A very good book for young adults who, in the midst of their youthful angst and self-esteem issues, will be reminded of what it's REALLY like to be an outsider in America. And a unique perspective from a Chinese boy. Even if the protagonist is not wholly sympathetic, his point of view is one not often seen, touchingly and painfully described. Hey, not every story has a fairy tale ending where everything works out. Even if the protagonist sort of "gives up" at the end, I feel like it's highly symbolic. Forensic evidence and investigations will probably end up proving the protagonist's innocence. But his lack of confidence in the outcome and "the system" and folks around him in general is just a comment on reality in general for those who aren't American insiders--a way of life that's been here since the founding of the country and whose exclusionist policies never died and are in full bloom, as we can all see, these days.