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reflectiverambling_nalana's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A love letter to Chinese languages, storytelling, to their history, to classical music, and family blood and found. A hard hitting read about difficult times and the paths we take to, in the words of one character carve the "life (you) can live with" in the course of survival. Gives a great perspective on the flow of modern history from the eyes if citizens caught in the maelstrom and the search to find their lost narrative.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Suicide, and Grief
Minor: Drug abuse, Forced institutionalization, Child death, Confinement, Police brutality, Abandonment, and Deportation
riozul's review
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, Suicide, and Police brutality
Moderate: Classism, Death, Grief, and Violence
Minor: Blood, Child death, Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
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