What are the reasons why, at the beginning of one of Chang-rae Lee’s first three novels, the protagonist’s love interest has decided to leave him?

What, in your opinion, is the importance of Lee’s Korean American background for his fiction?

In what ways does one of Lee’s protagonists express his initial emotional detachment from the world around him, including his loved ones?

What causes the downfall of politician John Kwang in Native Speaker?

Why is the protagonist of A Gesture Life unable to save the life of his Korean beloved in World War II?

What reasons does Theresa, Jack Battle’s daughter in Aloft, give for her decision not to agree to therapy for her cancer?

What are some of the elements linking all three protagonists of Lee’s first three novels?