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mikewa14's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rachelraygoren's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
elle765's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
iggyforenigma's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mikaelaw's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounding up. I enjoyed the simplicity of the story, as well as the elegance of how everything became understood once the layers of projection were held and contained. Ng beautifully captures the dynamic between the family members in a nuanced manner, describing subtleties of relationship, identity, and power. I particularly appreciated the relationship between the siblings and Ng’s exploration of their dynamic across time.
sophiabenton's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
i was hooked in this book right from the start, though the mood of it is different to a lot of books i read. in the beginning it felt almost depressy (not in a bad way?) — a kind of mix of little fires everywhere (with the perspective change and finding out each characters’ experience and thoughts), and 13 reasons why. from about half way in i felt that dark undertone shift, probably due to readers having a deeper understanding of the characters, and seeing lydia’s story unfold. overall a really enjoyable read, prompting lots of reflection on relationships and communication.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, and Infidelity
Minor: Pregnancy
vera_baetas's review against another edition
4.0
Uma família que tem de lidar com uma tragédia. Um livro que retrata os problemas familiares e como as expectativas dos pais podem atrapalhar a vida dos filhos. Um livro que explica como amor demais é uma forma de maus tratos. Estou destroçada né angustiada. Um livro muito difícil de ler.
amaka_efadk's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
alxrads1350's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book it’s a good story , unfortunately it didn’t keep me wanting to read it desperately it took me about 2 weeks to finish it , although I think at the end thinking about everything it’s a really good book :)