River East, River West

Aube Rey Lescure’s River East, River West is a sweeping, multigenerational tale set in Shanghai. The novel traces the entwined lives of a Chinese-American teenager and her relatives, capturing tensions between East and West, tradition and modernity. Lescure writes with elegance and sensitivity, painting a portrait of a city in flux and the personal costs of globalization. The narrative deftly balances personal intimacy with broader social commentary. It’s a beautifully crafted novel that examines heritage, belonging, and the pull of competing worlds.