"Stunning." —Alexander Chee, How to Write an Autobiographical Novel
"A beautifully crafted saga...graceful and moving." —Nicole Chung, All You Can Ever Know
“Poignant…. Koh writes beautifully of the sacrifices made for love and of the intergenerational tensions between a mother and daughter.” —Oprah Daily
"A moving portrait of abandonment, forgiveness, and the strength of maternal love." —TIME
"Koh’s book is a tremendous gift. We’re so fortunate to have this literary reckoning from a tremendously talented writer. The Magical Language of Others is a wonder.” —The San Francisco Chronicle
“A haunting, gorgeous narrative…lushly told. Brilliant.” —The Star Tribune