Chong, Jinwoo - Flux

Flux by Jinwoo Chong

A haunting exploration of grief, trauma, and the complexities of Asian American identity. Brandon, grappling with job loss and a recent accident, navigates a world where the past and present intertwine, forcing him to confront the ghosts of his past and the pervasive influence of whiteness.

Flux is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that delves into the depths of human experience. Brandon, a Korean American man, is thrown into turmoil after losing his job and surviving a near-fatal elevator accident. As he struggles to piece his life back together, he finds himself haunted by the specter of his past and the pervasive influence of whiteness in American society. Through a series of interconnected stories, Chong explores themes of grief, trauma, identity, and the cyclical nature of life.

Relevant Tags: contemporary fiction, literary fiction, Asian American literature, identity, trauma, grief, whiteness, mental health

LGBT Themes: Achillean, Gay 

Book Details:

• Genre: Science-Fiction, Literary Fiction
• Pages: 352
• Publisher: Melville House Publishing
• Release Date: March 2023