(2024) Homeseeking by Karissa CHEN

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"Homeseeking" by Karissa Chen. It is a novel published in 2025.

The story follows two childhood friends, Suchi and Haiwen, who grow up in Shanghai during a turbulent period in Chinese history. Their lives are shaped by war and displacement as they navigate love, loss, and the search for belonging The novel explores themes of identity, family, and the lasting impact of historical events on individual lives.

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IdentitylovelossmusicwarMemoryFamily Shanghaidiasporabelonging