ALL THE WORLD CAN HOLD

Yun’s third novel is set on a 1970s/80s-style cruise ship hosting a themed trip where passengers can interact with former cast members of a fictional TV show. The story explores how the discomfort of trying to take a lighthearted vacation in the aftermath of 9/11 affects the three main characters – a former TV bartender, a successful Korean American lawyer, and a Black MIT student. Yun embraces the awkwardness and absurdity of life going on in the liminal space between ‘before’ and ‘after’ a tragic event, while adding nuanced commentary on race, sexuality, gender, and privilege.

Novel set on a cruise ship hosting a themed trip with former TV show cast members
Explores how trying to take a lighthearted vacation after 9/11 affects the characters
Nuanced commentary on race, sexuality, gender, and privilege

📘 Publisher’s Take: Yun’s ability to balance the absurdity of a post-9/11 cruise ship vacation with insightful social commentary is an impressive feat. This novel will likely resonate with readers looking for thoughtful, character-driven fiction that grapples with the complexities of modern life.

Source: Kirkus Reviews |
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