The Satisfaction Cafe by Kathy Wang

 

I enjoyed reading this "lighter" book after having just read the Ann Packer one.  While this certainly had serious threads, it was a funny, upbeat story about a Taiwanese immigrant who finds her way in America - after some twists and turns.

Eventually she opens a cafe, a dream for her,  where people can find connection through conversation.  Her own loneliness, loss of family ties and search for happiness in a new place makes her realize that people need other people!

It was a good read - not earth-shattering but enjoyable.