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avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
5 stars for contemporary/social commentary, 2.5 stars for mystery/thriller.
The book was awesome social commentary and I would have rated higher if it wasn't sold as a mystery/thriller. The perpetrator was obvious from pretty much the beginning to me. Though the "tentacles" of it were bigger than I thought. But did make sense.
It did a good job of making me think about how Asian Americans are treated in this country. Which was obviously the main point of the book.
The book was awesome social commentary and I would have rated higher if it wasn't sold as a mystery/thriller. The perpetrator was obvious from pretty much the beginning to me. Though the "tentacles" of it were bigger than I thought. But did make sense.
It did a good job of making me think about how Asian Americans are treated in this country. Which was obviously the main point of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, and Stalking
Moderate: Racial slurs
Minor: Blood
venetiana's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Racism, and Hate crime
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Stalking, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and Racial slurs
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Cultural appropriation, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Bullying, and Gaslighting
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