"Hunger," by Lan Samantha Chang is a novella about the struggles of immigrant couple, Tian and Min, and their children, Anna and Ruth. The story is from the point of view of Tian's wife Min, whose love for him results in a tragic marriage; her husband's unfulfilled desires nearly destroy their children. Chang's characters are caught between the burden of their pasts and the insecurity of their ... futures. "Hunger ... instrument that he loves and cherishes, writers describe the relationship between musician and instrument as if it's a type of romance; serenading each other, in perfect unison...

• Word Count: 1051
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School