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You Are Here: Connecting Flights by Ellen Oh

7 reviews

fkshg8465's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

I’ve experienced almost every one of these scenarios, both as the recipient of vitriol and ignorance and as the daughter being told to stay small and invisible. The last story had me sobbing. This book exactly demonstrates the emotional burdens we have carried as immigrants who identify as Americans but for whom space only exists when it’s convenient for others.

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emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

4.5

You Are Here is a collection of short stories written by twelve Asian American authors (and edited by Ellen Oh) who each paint a unique picture of the Asian American experience over the course of a single day in Chicago O'Hare Airport.

What I loved:
- The different formats, tones, and experiences of the stories
- The way the book clearly demonstrates that there is no singular "Asian American experience", though many of the stories have overlapping themes
- The accessibility of the writing and content to middle grade readers, while still addressing some heavy topics

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