Our Missing Hearts

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 1, Chapters 1-4

Part 1, Chapters 5-7

Part 2, Chapters 1-4

Part 3, Chapters 1-4

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Book Club Questions

Essay Topics

What is the metaphorical meaning of the titular phrase “Our Missing Hearts”? How does this meaning evoke one of Celeste Ng’s central messages?

In what ways does Ng’s version of America mirror contemporary America? In what ways does it differ? What is Ng trying to say about the fragility of democracy and the threat of racism with her America?

Our Missing Hearts is a story about stories. How does Ng explore the power of storytelling in her novel? What role does storytelling play?