Review of Troublemaker by John Cho and Sarah Suk

Troublemaker by John Cho and Sarah Suk is an impressive novel on many levels. I have mad respect for John Cho. To me, he is a trailblazer in American theater*, television, and film. To read the superlative story he and Sarah Suk wrote is a phenomenal experience. The feelings about the LA Koreatown Riots are all there. The story of two young friends of Korean descent who are in middle school is relatable. 

Some Koreans and Americans of Korean descent of many ages remember seeing the news about the riots. The details written by the two authors ring true to the fears of many people of Korean descent at that time. Also, I feel like the book isn't just about us; people from different backgrounds are a part of the story. 

If by any chance Troublemaker becomes an animated film, I'm going to be interested in seeing it on the big screen. The cover art by Chris Danger and cover design by Karina Granda is appealing. If the movie's animation takes its inspiration from the cover art and design, I think it's going to look really good.

*In terms of theater, me and my friend Peter remember seeing John Cho as what we feel is the main character of the Euijoon Kim play, My Tired Broke Ass Pontificating Slapstick Funk. He may not have been, but his acting is memorable. Good times! I don't think either of us are going to forget the hilariousness of the performance. We have been delighted to see him acting all these years and now out with a fantastic book.