Jade War

Fonda Lee

74 pages 2-hour read

Fonda Lee

Jade War

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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How does Fonda Lee’s use of crime saga conventions in Jade War subvert traditional epic fantasy tropes to reshape the novel’s morality and characterizations?

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The novel’s structure alternates between the established Green Bone world of Janloon and the diaspora community in Port Massy. Examine how this parallel narrative structure develops the novel’s examination of the tension between tradition and modernity.

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Analyze the novel’s examination of family. What message does it offer about duty and loyalty? Consider various family representations, including the Kauls, the Dauks, and the Maits, in your answer.

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