The Last Story of Mina Lee

By Nancy Jooyoun Kim

Categories: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

The Last Story of Mina Lee is Nancy Jooyoun Kim's novel about a Korean American daughter investigating her mother's mysterious death. Margot Lee travels to Los Angeles when her mother Mina stops answering her calls, only to find her dead in their old apartment. As Margot looks into what happened, the story alternates with Mina's own life as a young immigrant who arrived in Los Angeles in 1987. The novel explores identity, family secrets and the immigrant experience.

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• Reese Witherspoon: “Identity, family secrets, and the search for belonging are just a few of the themes in our September book club pick called #TheLastofMinaLee by @njooyounkim. Grab a copy and let's read together at @ReesesBookClub! 📚”