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robinks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mass/school shootings, Violence, Death of parent, Classism, Death, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Blood, Genocide, War, Suicide, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Moderate: Medical content, Addiction, Child death, Infidelity, Drug use, Excrement, Injury/Injury detail, Homophobia, and Racism
Minor: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Vomit
bookishaddictions's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Violence, Alcohol, and Drug use
Minor: Domestic abuse and Homophobia
kirstym25's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Genocide
Moderate: Mass/school shootings and Death
Minor: Addiction and Homophobia
jayisreading's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Mass/school shootings, Gun violence, Genocide, and Death
Minor: Homophobia, Addiction, and Suicide
mandkips's review
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Sexual content and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death, Genocide, Mass/school shootings, and Gun violence
Minor: Homophobia and War
ladymirtazapine's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Dementia, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Excrement, Grief, Gun violence, Genocide, Homophobia, Addiction, Mass/school shootings, Infidelity, Medical content, Miscarriage, and Suicide
readingwithkt's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Often exploring difficult or complex themes, AFTERPARTIES holds a special focus on the Cambodian genocide (1975-1979) and the lasting effects on those who survived it. The collection explores intergenerational trauma, and trauma in general; the marks it leaves upon us, and a possible new path forward for survivors.
At times entertaining, at other points unsettling or disturbing; Anthony Veasna So's writing is evocative and immersive. I'm grateful to have read an early copy of this title via Netgalley.
I was devastated to learn of Anthony Veasna So's passing - a writer that has been taken from us far too soon. My thoughts are with his partner, family, and loved ones. And thank you to Anthony Veasna So for writing these stories and choosing to put them out into the world.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death and Terminal illness
Minor: Genocide
librariangeorgia's review
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Genocide, Gun violence, and Death
Minor: Mass/school shootings and Homophobia
melaniereadsbooks's review
- 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
4.25
This is a collection of stories about what it means to be Cambodian-American. It combines stories from the older generation that immigrated to America during the Cambodian Genocides, to the younger generation and what it is like to live in that shadow.
This is such a powerful collection of stories. The writing is really strong and intense. I loved the stories that included queer characters. I also really loved the way all the stories began to come together the farther you got into the book. I really enjoyed how they were connected to form this community. Great book.
Pub Date: August 3, 2021
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, Genocide, Racism, Drug use, and Drug abuse
Moderate: Gun violence and Mass/school shootings
Minor: Homophobia
notabookseller's review
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Genocide, Stalking, and Suicide