Books & Music Loukpeach was the inspiration for a book!

[BeenBurned]

It actually sounds like fun reading, especially for those of us who following the Loukpeach debacle.

Kirstin Chen’s new novel explores the model minority myth through a counterfeit handbag scheme - The Boston Globe

The author, who got her MFA at Emerson, reads at Harvard Book Store on June 21.

www.bostonglobe.com

 

[Mrs.Z]

I literally just finished this book yesterday, it was a fun quick mindless beach read and every TPF member’s worst nightmare!

 

[IntheOcean]

Will be checking it out, looks like it's going to be an interesting read.

 

[caannie]

What I don't get is, her scheme only works if these store allowed her to make copious numbers of returns. I worry if I return more than 2-3 things. What store lets you return hundreds of thousands of dollars??

 

[pasdedeux1]

What I don't get is, her scheme only works if these store allowed her to make copious numbers of returns. I worry if I return more than 2-3 things. What store lets you return hundreds of thousands of dollars??

My understanding is the scheme was fairly elaborate, with multiple names on cards, traveling to different stores, using other people to make the return, etc.

 

[Mrs.Z]

My understanding is the scheme was fairly elaborate, with multiple names on cards, traveling to different stores, using other people to make the return, etc.

Not really a spoiler so yes, many many shoppers were hired, many different cards, different stores etc.

 

[rutabaga]

Looks interesting! I’m reading a book w/similar model minority themes right now (Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li).

 

[BeenBurned]

What I don't get is, her scheme only works if these store allowed her to make copious numbers of returns. I worry if I return more than 2-3 things. What store lets you return hundreds of thousands of dollars??

I also think stores tend to be more lenient with online purchases since the buyers often have to see, feel and verify that items will work for them.

Millions of dollars worth, as Loukpeach did? Not sure, in theory, stores with liberal policies would probably allow a lot more returns of items that haven't been purchased directly from the B&M store.

 

[QuelleFromage]

I read this - wasn't very good. Kept waiting for it to get better, but the structure is pretty flawed and makes the main character really unlikable. If you end up reading it you will know what I mean.
And no, not enough bag dishing to make it worth it, either

 

[Hurrem1001]

Currently reading:-

Stephen King: IT
Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption
Ruth Hamilton: The Bell House
The Dream Sellers
Miss Honoria West
Philippa Gregory - The Queen’s Fool
Betty Smith - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

 

[rutabaga]

I read this - wasn't very good. Kept waiting for it to get better, but the structure is pretty flawed and makes the main character really unlikable. If you end up reading it you will know what I mean.
And no, not enough bag dishing to make it worth it, either

Agreed. And the ending was too nice and neat. I like how they mentioned the “online forums” several times, though!