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fkshg8465's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a surprising story. So many internal struggles. Too many people trying to survive in the US, where dreams are made and dreams also die.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Infertility, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Abortion, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
apothecarum's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The pacing felt slow but the content was relatable as a first generation Asian-American. I also really enjoyed the story being set in LA's Koreatown during the 90s LA riots. Not my usual kind of book but otherwise, not too difficult of a read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and War
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, Xenophobia, Abandonment, and Colonisation
Minor: Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Fatphobia, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury