Significant Characters
Mai: The first narrator of the novel, a teenage immigrant who struggles with being American and remaining Vietnamese.
Thanh: Mai's mother, the second narrator.
Baba Quan: Thanh's father, the mysterious father figure in the novel.
Uncle Michael: the Vietnam War veteran who brings Mai to America.
Aunt Mary: Michael's wife.
Uncle Khan: Baba Quan's rich landlord.
Bobbie: Mai's best friend. She is Mai's positive influence.
Mrs. Bay: Thanh's best friend.
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