46 pages 1 hour read

Hua Hsu

Stay True: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2022

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Reviews & Readership

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Hua Hsu’s Stay True has been praised for its poignant exploration of friendship, identity, and loss, articulated through deeply resonant prose. Critics commend Hsu's ability to evoke nostalgia and emotional depth, though some note the narrative pacing can be uneven. Overall, it’s a moving memoir that skillfully balances introspection with universal themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stay True?

Readers who would enjoy Stay True by Hua Hsu are likely to appreciate poignant narratives about identity, friendship, and cultural exploration. Fans of Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong and The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui will find this memoir compelling due to its introspective and emotionally resonant storytelling.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Biography
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Relationships: Friendship
Values/Ideas: Art
Topics
Race / Racism
Music
Period
Asian Literature