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kennedy_gk's review
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
melanie182's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse, Child death, Genocide, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Car accident, Abortion, and Colonisation
sallytiffany's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
The storyline was interesting and it had wonderful characters. However, the story was very disjoined due to all the switching which made it hard to follow. I like how poetic the book was at times and I certainly learned more about Chinese culture, just the layout of the book made it difficult to get the message. Also, not thrilled about the ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Abortion, and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Murder