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The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim

yush's review against another edition

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4.5

A really easy to read book about a minority family addressing mental health.

socergini's review against another edition

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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

3.5

ms_emily's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring 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? It's complicated

3.5

alannar2422's review against another edition

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5.0

Loved this book!

esshgee's review against another edition

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4.0

Despite the serious content this was an enjoyable teen story with some uplifting moments

courtneyreviewsbooks's review against another edition

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emotional sad fast-paced

3.75

sparklelys's review against another edition

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5.0

"I can feel my soul fill up." I personally have literally said this about a good dumpling.

Academics are not it for everyone; trade school or work experience is sometimes the perfect fit for an individual. The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling is a great lens into living with 1) workaholic Chinese dad, 2) Chinese restaurant culture, and 3) mental illness in the fam and having to be the parent to younger sibs.

nedge's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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

deestarod's review against another edition

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challenging reflective 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

lovelylilpill's review against another edition

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emotional 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

2.75