Lucy Tan
1 SeriesLucy Tan is an American author of literary fiction novels, known for exploring themes of home and displacement in settings such as New Jersey, New York City, and Shanghai. She holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Tan resides in Seattle, Washington.
In "What We Were Promised," Lucy Tan explores the Zhen family's return to China after pursuing the American dream. Settling in a luxurious Shanghai apartment, Wei, Lina, and their daughter Karen integrate into a community of Western-educated Chinese professionals. The novel delves into their adjustment to a transformed homeland, highlighting the challenges and dynamics of their new life.
