"Hunger," by Lan Samantha Chang is a novella about the struggles of immigrant couple, Tian and Min, and their children, Anna and Ruth. ... Chang's characters are caught between the burden of their pasts and the insecurity of their futures. "Hunger" reveals how each character seeks an escape from their painful circumstances, with horrible results. ... Chang chooses the word 'must' and italicizes it to emphasize Tian's attitude toward playing his violin. ... Chang uses the words "delicate dismissal " to show that Ruth rejection of Min's inputs is so effortless. ...

• Word Count: 1051
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School