Can you think of any novels where a non-immigrant wrote a good novel about immigrants? Or maybe an outsider writing about a country from a local's POV? (for an essay)
Thank you. This sounds interesting. Putting it on my list. Unfortunately what I'm looking for is a novel that's a bit more known to present as an example in an essay without having to explain what it is. Can't think of anything at the moment.
When you say "a non-immigrant wrote a good novel about immigrants", I assume you mean someone who's not a second generation immigrant. I can think of some of those, such as Zadie Smith's White Teeth.
I did write about Bill Cheng’s book, though from what I’m guessing is a slightly different angle… Joseph O’Neill’s Netherland probably doesn’t quite suit, but it came to mind.