Reviews

Language by Xiaolu Guo

alexandraemjly's review

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

5.0

kodakplatinum's review

funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

4.0

jai_ls's review

funny hopeful informative reflective relaxing 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? No

4.0

meg_ruth's review

hopeful informative reflective fast-paced

3.75

laikassuknyga's review

funny

4.0

whatdaniellereadnext's review

challenging hopeful informative reflective slow-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

4.0

leighbrady's review

informative inspiring mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

ulanur's review

challenging emotional informative reflective tense

4.0

timhart's review

challenging inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

differentsisters's review

funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

 My god am I so happy that this book caught my eye. The title was what grabbed me and as a linguistic lover and I bought it without much thought.
This is a beautiful and hilarious recount of the protagonist time during her language study in London during the early 2000s.
I laughed at her comments on the English language and how confusing and irregular it is. Her mistakes and blunders (that once I realised the true meaning were even funnier) are all so endearing. I especially loved her notes on London, as a Brit it was hilarious.
This was such a short sample of what I know is going to be an amazing book to read. So good job little book. You have now pointed me in the direction of a book and author to check out!!