Reviews

But the Girl by Jessica Zhan Mei Yu

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

raisahk's review

4.0

I found this to be a pleasant read and felt glimmers of relatability sprinkled throughout the text but I felt like it started off a lot stronger than it ended and ended w/ a kind of hazy unfinished message

runlikearaptor's review against another edition

reflective slow-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? No

3.0

emmyhew's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

I thought there were really beautiful and insightful moments in this. I found it challenged me to consider life experiences that were far removed from my own. 

greenfigtree's review

reflective medium-paced

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

3.25

bigbootybookworm's review against another edition

3.0

The main character says a lot of things beautifully and puts familiar feelings into words in a way that I enjoyed. However I often felt bored and irritated by her, like she was a friend I needed a break from. Reading this book was sometimes l like trying to talk to someone who can’t or won’t make eye contact with you.

jklalli's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

4.0

georgiasharkey's review against another edition

challenging emotional 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

3.5

leeahjc's review

emotional funny medium-paced

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

4.5

I loved this book. Having grown up in a multi-generational home, this book easily navigated the intricacies of those relationships. I wish I could read it again for the first time. 

annakjah's review

reflective medium-paced

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

4.25