Reviews

Amit sohase mondtam el by Celeste Ng

danamontana's review against another edition

4.0

The things that go unsaid are often the things that eat at you.

this was really good. celeste ng is so talented it's insane, i can't believe this was her debut novel.

denellemackenzie's review against another edition

emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.0

blubimnotafish's review against another edition

emotional mysterious sad tense slow-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

3.5

lorikeenom's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this book. Very well written. Character driven. Held my attention from the beginning.

amjammi's review against another edition

3.0

Surprisingly good for a Hudson News find.

evemillss's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

haikeymaire's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

lasayegh123's review against another edition

3.0

This one is really getting to me. This is the second novel I have read by this author, and I continue to enjoy the writing and story telling - though it was an extremely difficult topic to read (major trigger warnings). I should have gathered that when the first line is "Lydia is dead".
The pressure that Lydia felt by her family, how they were all affected by her death, the actions that we take and how they are viewed by others...I'm a mother of 2 little ones and this novel gave me some enlightenment, as well provided some fears.
The heaviness of this novel is not something I enjoy - but don't get me wrong, it is a fantastic and insightful novel. But I think I will go to a lighter read next.

kristianawithak's review against another edition

2.0

I didn't love this. It was well told.

danaeliz's review against another edition

dark relaxing sad slow-paced

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

3.0

an objectively great novel, but it kind of felt like a chore to read. all the characters were just kinda the worst…