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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-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
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I just found it overall meh
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
tense
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
Wow, so good, this kind of reminded me of the Bee Sting by Paul Murray. I love the weaving of perspectives and a story of interconnected lives. Mia is a saint. That is all I have to say.
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Abortion, Pregnancy
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-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
I’ve had Little Fires Everywhere on my tbr since it came out but finally picked it up for a book club that meets this Friday. I’m so glad I did. Ng tackles a lot here, with my count of at least 9 mother/daughter (or mother/daughter-esque) relationships, not to mention Mrs. Richardson’s relationships to her two sons. There isn’t a lot of plot, but that’s made up for by the pretty in-depth character studies and discussions on motherhood and suburbia that are prevalent throughout.
I was hooked pretty immediately, just as I was when I read Ng’s novel, Everything I Never Told You in 2017. There’s something about her writing style that works for me. I love the 3rd person omniscient narration and the way that the story effortlessly moves the spotlight from character to character. She’s created some realistic, annoying, and often unlikable characters, but there were times that I could see my life growing up in suburbia reflected in Shaker Heights (which, apparently, is a real place).
Ultimately, I do think each of the mothers was trying their best and doing what they thought was the ‘right’ thing for their children, even if their methodologies were questionable, and sometimes even straight-up unethical.
Overall, a 4-4.5 star read. I would recommend.
I was hooked pretty immediately, just as I was when I read Ng’s novel, Everything I Never Told You in 2017. There’s something about her writing style that works for me. I love the 3rd person omniscient narration and the way that the story effortlessly moves the spotlight from character to character. She’s created some realistic, annoying, and often unlikable characters, but there were times that I could see my life growing up in suburbia reflected in Shaker Heights (which, apparently, is a real place).
Ultimately, I do think each of the mothers was trying their best and doing what they thought was the ‘right’ thing for their children, even if their methodologies were questionable, and sometimes even straight-up unethical.
Overall, a 4-4.5 star read. I would recommend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Abandonment
Minor: Death, Racism
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
i really enjoyed this book. i thought it was a sensitive and nuanced portrayal of a very complicated question that doesn't really have a right answer. my only complaint is the resolution of izzy's character felt a little bit weird to me