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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
This was a great read which certainly lived up to the acclaim which it has received. It gives a jarring look at the impact of China’s long standing One Child Policy. The storyline was believable and the character development leads to a strong understanding of the circumstances of both of the woman in this novel. The differences in their lives are stark and staggering, giving the reader pause to consider the plight of the immigrant in the US.
Jasmine Yang has fled her home and her husband in China and is living in New York, trying desperately to gain lucrative employment that will enable her to repay the “snakeheads” who helped her emigrate. She has only one goal in her mind, to reconnect with her daughter.
Rebecca Whitney, a publishing executive, and her husband, Brandon, a professor, are living a posh life. Unable to have children, they adopted a baby girl whom they have named Fiona. Their nanny, Lucy, is attentive, dependable and has developed a close relationship with Fiona. Rebecca’s career has always come first, conflicting with the time needed to care for her daughter. After a series of mistakes at work, she has become insecure in her profession, in her marriage and her ability to be a good mother. As her life starts to unravel, she learns what sacrifice and love are really all about.
Jasmine Yang has fled her home and her husband in China and is living in New York, trying desperately to gain lucrative employment that will enable her to repay the “snakeheads” who helped her emigrate. She has only one goal in her mind, to reconnect with her daughter.
Rebecca Whitney, a publishing executive, and her husband, Brandon, a professor, are living a posh life. Unable to have children, they adopted a baby girl whom they have named Fiona. Their nanny, Lucy, is attentive, dependable and has developed a close relationship with Fiona. Rebecca’s career has always come first, conflicting with the time needed to care for her daughter. After a series of mistakes at work, she has become insecure in her profession, in her marriage and her ability to be a good mother. As her life starts to unravel, she learns what sacrifice and love are really all about.
2.5- this book was just so predictable and kind of boring. I did enjoy the relationship between the main character and her daughter
Eh. A bit cliche and I found the writing style a little immature. It was an easy listen and I liked the varied perspectives/voices. Don’t think I’d recommend it.
emotional
reflective
tense
Parts of this were good, but the parts that weren’t…really, really weren’t.
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a book where split perspectives works perfectly. It keeps up the pace and suits the secrets at play. I also loved the symmetry of the opening vingette and the epilogue.
Also, we're in a world where movies constantly have unhappy endings and its SO NICE to have a good ending
Also, we're in a world where movies constantly have unhappy endings and its SO NICE to have a good ending
I'm not entirely sure how this one managed to get classified as a mystery & thriller... This book is a beautifully written, engaging family drama (with a hint of mystery) if I've ever read one. Not a thriller.
The Leftover Woman was a book that reeled me in from the start - it explored the acts women can commit against each other both intentionally and unintentionally as well as how women can influence each other for the better. I can't understand how it isn't higher rated, but maybe part of it is because readers are expecting a thriller. This might hit my favorites shelf, five huge brilliant stars.
The Leftover Woman was a book that reeled me in from the start - it explored the acts women can commit against each other both intentionally and unintentionally as well as how women can influence each other for the better. I can't understand how it isn't higher rated, but maybe part of it is because readers are expecting a thriller. This might hit my favorites shelf, five huge brilliant stars.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated