"A novel of hope and fulfilment." — Montreal Gazette
Set during the months leading up to World War One, The Laundryman’s Boy is unflinching and unforgettable. This intimate story about a Chinese boy determined to succeed despite physical hardship and racism deftly encapsulates the experience of Chinese immigrants in small town Canada. — Janie Chang, author of The Porcelain Moon
"The Laundryman’s Boy brings vividly to life, in all its hardships and hopes, a nearly forgotten chapter in the history of our small towns. In the best tradition of fiction, a story that speaks to us all." — Nino Ricci, author of Sleep
“Unapologetically Dickensian and enlightening, The Laundryman’s Boy is a wonderful page-turner that is as much captivating as it is revealing of an overlooked era in this country’s history.” — Kenda Gee, director/producer of the acclaimed documentary, Lost Years: A People's Struggle for Justice.
“[An] assured debut, stylistically reminiscent of Wayson Choy’s The Jade Peony. A beautiful, touching novel that aches with difficult truths about race, family duty and determination.” — Toronto Star