Reviews

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

sboydsurka's review against another edition

4.0

This book is so sad and beautiful and real and sad.

jillianreadswhatever's review against another edition

5.0

Borrowed from the library. Sobbed viciously. Will be buying my own copy to reread and to urge other people to read. Made me hungry and sad and grateful.

eveniblock's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

indiaj's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

3.5

_chlo's review against another edition

5.0

Truly beautiful

cheap_and_cheerful's review against another edition

emotional slow-paced

3.0

gohanian's review against another edition

5.0

4.5 ⭐

Recommend to those who are fans of any of the following:

- Generational immigrant stories
- Korean food
- Mother-child dynamics
- Feeling feelings
- Beautiful, engaging writing
- The band Japanese Breakfast
- Poop dreams

bookishpenguin's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

wishlissa's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Cancer, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Abortion, Medical content, Alcoholism, Bullying, Car accident, Infidelity, Addiction, Alcohol, and Pregnancy

It feels impossible to rate this book of another person’s grief. I considered this last night as I cleaned the kitchen, only two chapters left for this morning. Food is a means of connection in my family, too, although I won’t be naïve enough to say it is that way in every family. This book is poignant and beautifully written, made my heart ache, and ignited a craving for the unmistakable flavor kimchi I couldn’t satisfy at 1am. But when I go to the Asian market later to buy some, I will think of how my own parents show their love for us. And I will think of Michelle’s mom the whole time.

beccapaul's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

I thought this was a really interesting memoir, it wasn’t what I expected based on the hype it had when it was published but I did enjoy it. Was reading it as part of a book club—we met when I was halfway through and the discussions were interesting, we all seemed to have a different impression of the book. I don’t think this one will stay with me in any memorable way, glad I read it though.