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Ru by Kim Thúy

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challenging emotional reflective tense 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? No

3.75

The language was beautiful and layered. As I was reading it, it was hard to keep track of what was happening or where I was but I think that really added to the layering of the book. I felt disoriented but the layers folded back into one another so the story built up. I was emotional reading some parts because it made me think of my immigrant parents and our own story. 

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