Reviews

But the Girl by Jessica Zhan Mei Yu

ktlee_writes's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

nutmeg72's review

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

sophdimaida's review

3.0

a writer who doesn’t do much writing but does do a whole lot of lying in bed? she’s just like me fr

*3.75

fri3d_kai's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

just didn't enjoy this://

thepoetminx's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

nsabbadin's review

5.0

Unique voice and satire on many things, such as writers retreat sbd academia, commentary on immigrants in Australua, their experiences and every day racism. Excellent.

crawfordalaina's review

inspiring reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

maryska_123's review

reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

lotte_898's review against another edition

challenging funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Initially, I found the conversational tone of this book quite grating and thought that the character seemed much younger than she was, but this book really grew on me. It presented some really insightful and complex commentary on misogyny, sexism, race and growing up as a second generation immigrant from a relatable narrator. I did find that some of the longer sections of reminiscing dragged a bit, but overall, I enjoyed it far more than I expected to.

maiajanssen's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0