Review of The Ping-Pong Champion of Chinatown

[Mollie Johnson 3]

[Following is a volunteer review of "The Ping-Pong Champion of Chinatown" by James Hanna.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Gertie McDowell is a vibrant young gal of twenty-three from the small town of Turkey Roost, Kentucky. She longs for big-town dreams and wants to make a name for herself. Determined to live the good life, she ventures out to the big city. Naive but endearing at the same time, you can’t help but cheer for her as she navigates through the challenges that life sends her way.
The book has eight chapters, and each chapter is a story, an adventure of the events that unfold in her life. It feels like she’s a real friend telling these stories as they emerge. From one chapter to the next, it’s an easy read that will keep you engaged.
I can definitely relate to the main character as I also grew up in a small town with big aspirations to go to the big city. It always seems like you’re missing out on life until you live the life in the city. Being young and gullible, you trust people easier than you probably should. Then you learn and realize the small-town life isn’t so bad after all.
The author creatively brings each character to life; you can’t help but to like them each in their own way. I really enjoyed the dialect, analogies, and similes that were crafted into the content. I love how the author seemingly met the main character and wrote her story. I thought that fit in well with the verse of the book. I really had a great time reading this and was laughing through it all.
There was nothing I disliked about this book, except maybe for it to be longer. I would have loved to see what other adventures she might have fallen into. It was like a breath of fresh air a clean-your-palate type book.
I gave this book a rating of 5 out of 5. The editing was exceptional and flawless. It was good from beginning to end. I really enjoyed it. I highly recommend this read to anyone who loves a light-hearted, funny story.

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The Ping-Pong Champion of Chinatown
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