I had high expectations for this read. I felt like it was all over the place; a family's individual experiences after a huge financial loss, told in disarray. The characters were bland and appeared so contrived. It also seemed like a lost opportunity to intertwine more elements of Chinese culture and how it formed a basis for the decisions made and family structure. The Wangs v the World was more like a world of their own, with only brief mentions of National financial bust and other social influences. I found myself thinking how much better this story could be more than just being able to sit back and enjoy the read.

A potentially heavy sounding drama with a surprising quick and funny lightness. I appreciated each perspective.