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American Hagwon

Literature & Fiction Not read yet — On the TBR shelf

The story of the Koh family, who leave Korea in the late 1990s for Sydney and eventually settle in Southern California. There, they attempt to regain their footing by maintaining an unflappable belief that education will lead their children to success and stability. Review coming soon.

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