The Comeback

 By Lily Chu

Adult Fiction

Reviewed by Susan from the Manitou Branch

    Canadian writer Lily Chu captures the spirit of driven Toronto Lawyer Ariadne Hui (rhymes with Sway).  Ari is a third generation Asian Canadian determined to make partner at the law firm where she's currently an associate. "The only person who wants me to make partner more than my dad is me."    

    When Ari is passed over yet again for partner, she is faced with evaluating her life goals.  Are they her goals, or, as the "good" daughter, is she trying to fulfill her father's thwarted ambition?

    Ari lives in an apartment with her good friend and roommate, Hana, who travels for work.  When Ari returns home from a long difficult day, she just wants to kick off her shoes and relax.  She arrives home to find a strange man asleep on her couch.  She creeps to the kitchen and scrambles for a knife.  Her phone bleeps a text message from Hana: "My cuz Jihoon coming over to stay for a bit. Left my key for him. Sorry, forgot to mention it."

    Wry wit and flowing dialogue make for an un-put-downable read.  Best Canadian author in my opinion.  A real treat.

    More from Lily Chu please!

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