The Family Chao: A Novel

"In Haven, Wisconsin, overbearing yet charismatic Leo Chao runs the Fine Chao restaurant with help from his wife, Winnie, and his eldest son, Dagou. Then his other two sons return: Ming, the middle son, only in town due to Winnie’s explicit request; and James, the youngest, home from college for winter break. Tensions ramp up as the brothers emotionally spar with their father and try to deal with their own individual needs for love, security, and family. Loosely based on The Brothers Karamazov, Chang’s novel is a riveting and astute character study; Dostoevsky himself would surely approve."