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i_island's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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? Yes
5.0
This is such an interesting read for it not be that long. I listened to it over the course of two days, mainly while cooking and cleaning and that made me experience it very differently compared to how I experienced it last time. The voice actor did a phenomenal job at capturing the energy of the performance and only made it so much better. Lovely writing Mr. Yu!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Colonisation, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Death, and Grief
lilybear3's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Death
sassqcat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.25
I like the formatting of this book as a sort of script in a play, which helps to further accentuate the main character's dream of being a popular actor. i feel like he as a person is very relatable. I understand that this book is about struggles as an East Asian person living in America, but I related to him even as a South Asian. His relationship with his parents reminds me of the relationship i have with mine. The main character's constant state of self pity is annoying but also very relatable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Death
emohell's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
absolutely loved this book. read it for class and thoroughly enjoyed it. it’s written like a script which is really fun, and it works incredibly well. shows an accurate and frustrating look at the asian-american experience both in and out of hollywood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Minor: Death
courtsbooks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual harassment, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Death, Police brutality, and Violence
Minor: Fatphobia
b_caligari's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Blood and Death
spinescens's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Racial slurs and Death
ambersbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0
The format of this book, presented as a screenplay, was brilliant. The content kept me on my toes, constantly thinking and questioning, and was compulsively readable. Every time I’d set it down, I’d be thinking about the characters until the next time I picked it up. I’m definitely going to be thinking about this one for quite a while. Highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Death, Gun violence, and Racial slurs
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