‘Homeseeking’: A Romance of Decades, Caught in Historical Turmoil

Karissa Chen’s novel takes readers across the world and over decades, as it tells the story of two Chinese lovers who struggle to find their place in the world.
‘Homeseeking’: A Romance of Decades, Caught in Historical Turmoil
"Homeseeking" by Karissa Chen tells the story of a romance torn apart. Perhaps they'll have a second chance.
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“Homeseeking” is the debut novel by Taiwan-American writer Karissa Chen, a romantic historical drama spanning several decades and thousands of miles as it traces the lives of two people in love. It’s bittersweet, part soap opera, part war-torn love story, and part lyrical poem about the beauty of China. These are successfully combined.

The two central characters of “Homeseeking” are Zhang Suchi and Wang Haiwen. Chen introduces them by showing readers the most momentous events at the bookends of their lives. The first is when Haiwen must leave Shanghai and his beloved Suchi to fight for the Nationalist Army, and the second is their unexpected reunion in a Los Angeles supermarket in 2008.

Adam H. Douglas
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Adam H. Douglas is an award-winning full-time freelance writer and author of over 20 years. His work has appeared internationally in publications, including Forbes, Business Insider, MyPerfectMortgage, and many more. His creative works tend toward speculative fiction and horror fantasy. He lives in beautiful Prince Edward Isand, Canada with his wife of 30 years and his dogs and kitties.