Summary - The Leavers: Based On The Book By Lisa Ko

SUMMARY

THE LEAVERS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LISA KO

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: SPEEDY LIBRARY

CONTENT

Deming's Early Life and Vivian's Disappearance

Deming's Transition to Ridgeborough

Identity and Belonging

Discovering the Truth

"Gotcha Day" and Running Away

Daniel's Struggles and Setbacks

Vivian's Story

Reunions and Discoveries

Choices and Consequences

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

In "The Leavers" by Lisa Ko, Deming Guo's life is upended when his mother suddenly disappears. Raised in the U.S. by his mother, his world shifts again when he is adopted by a white couple and renamed Daniel Wilkinson.

The novel explores themes of identity and belonging as Daniel grapples with his cultural heritage and the challenges of transracial adoption. Years later, he embarks on a journey to find his mother, Polly, unearthing secrets about her past and the difficult circumstances that led to their separation. The story delves into the complexities of family, immigration, and the search for self.

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Publicatiedatum

Luisterboek: 13 februari 2025