Free Food for Millionaires by Min Jin Lee, NYT Bestselling author of Pachinko

"Mesmerizing... a sharp-eyed epic of love, greed, and ambition." — USA Today

Casey Han has a Princeton economics degree, a refined set of tastes, and a glamorous Manhattan lifestyle she absolutely cannot afford. Born in Queens to Korean immigrant parents, Casey is determined to carve her own path—one far removed from the expectations and judgments of her traditional community.

But the "glittering world" of privilege and power comes with a steep price. Struggling with mounting credit card debt and a toxic relationship, Casey's life is a tightrope walk between the "haves" and "have-nots." When a chance encounter opens a new door into Manhattan’s inner circle, she must decide how much of herself she is willing to sacrifice to finally belong.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko, Free Food for Millionaires is an addictive, panoramic portrait of the immigrant struggle, intergenerational strife, and the relentless pursuit of the American Dream.

Review

"Mesmerizing...Not since Jhumpa Lahiri's The Namesake has an author so exquisitely evoked what it's like to be an immigrant."―--USA Today

"This big, beguiling book has all the distinguishing marks of a Great American novel."―--The Times (London)

"Lee has updated the Victorian novel of progress to a postmodern, postfeminist world and imagined a character whose circumstances feel universal."―--Chicago Tribune

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing

Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 4, 2022

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 736 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 153872202X

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9781538722022

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1.55 x 7.95 inches