Everything you need to understand or teach Disorientation by Elaine Hsieh Chou.
In Elaine Hsieh Chou's novel Disorientation, Ingrid Yang is struggling to complete her dissertation on renowned Chinese American poet Xiao-Wen Chou. Desperate for distraction, Ingrid launches an investigation into a man named John Smith who she thinks might know more about Chou. Her initial probing leads her on an unexpected journey towards self-discovery. The more unnerving truths she uncovers about the people around her, the more she questions her own prescribed sense of self. The novel explores themes including truth, power, and identity.