Summary of Crying in H Mart

Crying in H Mart is a story of family, culture, and identity, told through the lens of a Korean American immigrant family. The novel follows protagonist Anna Lee as she navigates the complexities of growing up in an immigrant family, living between two cultures, and learning to accept herself. Anna is the daughter of an ambitious Korean mother and an irresponsible white father, and her family runs a failing H Mart—a Korean grocery store—in a small city in upstate New York. As Anna struggles to understand her parents’ expectations and her own identity, she finds herself caught between the clash of cultures and the beauty of her heritage. In her search for acceptance, Anna discovers the importance of family and the power of her own voice.