The Wangs Vs. the World Jade Chang, 2016 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 368 pp. Penned by Jade Chang, “The Wangs vs. […] Each chapter of the book is from the point of view of a different character. It stole my heart with it’s witty dialogue, endearing characters, and well-paced plot line that had me staying up all night to finish it. Chang truly captures a family-road trip gone wrong, and will have you falling in love with the Wangs before you know it. Reading guide for The Wangs vs. the World by Jade Chang - discussion guide for book clubs The zany scheme to reclaim the family riches takes a backseat to the family relationships, including loving, supportive and playful moments between the siblings. Read "The Wangs vs. the World" by Jade Chang available from Rakuten Kobo. The Wangs Vs. the World (Book) : Chang, Jade, 1975- : "A hilarious debut novel about a wealthy but fractured Chinese immigrant family that had it all, only to lose every last cent--and about the road trip they take across America that binds them back together. Too vain to believe that it’s all over, Charles has one last scheme to … One of Entertainment Weekly’s Most Anticipated Titles of 2016 Outrageously funny and full of charm, The Wangs vs. the World is a debut novel about a wealthy but fractured Chinese immigrant family that had it all, only to lose every last cent—and about the road trip they take across America that binds them back together. Charles, too, evolves from a failed businessman to a loving father who is willing to do anything to make sure his children are taken care of. With this exaggerated tirade, Jade Chang begins her hysterical debut novel, The Wangs vs. the World, which is set soon after the financial crisis of the last decade. Clearly, the world has screwed with the Wangs long enough! Charles Wang is mad at America. The Wangs Vs. the World (Book) : Chang, Jade : "A hilarious debut novel about a wealthy but fractured Chinese immigrant family that had it all, only to lose every last cent--and about the road trip they take across America that binds them back together. It does me, even if I can generally figure out what they're saying. I bet you didn’t know that “Wang” can and typically does mean “king.” Chang weaves in Chinese characters and dialect that Western readers typically recognize as foreign. Though they're not completely likable, the Wangs grew on me. With this exaggerated tirade, Jade Chang begins her hysterical debut novel, The Wangs vs. the World, which is set soon after the financial crisis of the last decade. The World Giveaway The World Giveaway I’m giving away a hardcover copy of Jade Chang’s amazing debut novel, signed by the author, to one lucky reader. Readers will be cheering for these … Get this from a library! The Wangs Vs. The Wangs vs. the World is an uproarious debut novel, already being praised by Buzzfeed, Elle, Entertainment Weekly, and more. Too vain to believe that it’s all over, Charles has one last scheme to return glory to the family. This Study Guide consists of approximately 72 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Wangs Vs The World. ISBN-13: 9780544734098 Summary Meet the Wangs, the unforgettable immigrant family whose spectacular fall from glorious riches to (still name-brand) rags brings them together in a way money never could.