Nights When Nothing Happened Summary
Simon Han

Nights When Nothing Happened Overview

Nights When Nothing Happened is a novel by Simon Han. The story follows several tense months in the life of the Chengs, a Chinese immigrant family. The parents, Patty and Liang, have been growing apart. They are largely ignoring their 11-year-old son Jack and missing the warning signs of their five-year-old daughter Annabel's behavioral issues. The delicate balance of these family relationships is upended when one of Annabel's lies results in disastrous consequences. The novel explores themes such as parenting, marital strain, and immigrant life.