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lauren_epub's review against another edition
3.0
As I experienced it, the characters were a bit flat with the occasional mid-conversation personality transplant... Maybe I zoomed past some important details? (Bookclub deadline, lol) Also, some of the writing had me pausing to re-read, highlight, read again, and scratch my head...
Didn't hate it, but also not sure I'd recommend it. From what I read of the author it seems like a deeply personal story, so if you are interested in learning more about racial politics and identity in the UK/Hong Kong in the 60s/70s/90s there might be something here for you.
Lastly, love the cover design! (The one with the dragon illustration and color blocking--impactful, balanced, and modern) This cover makes me actually want to go and buy the book, despite it not being an all time favorite. So shout-out to the designer Grace Han!!
Graphic: Sexual assault and Racism
Moderate: Rape
sketchjester's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Grief, Racial slurs, Death of parent, Racism, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
kirstym25's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Racism
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Grief
hennie's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Xenophobia and Racism
Moderate: Suicide attempt
katndrsn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Death of parent
Moderate: Physical abuse, Mental illness, Violence, War, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Kidnapping
imlfox's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Racial slurs, Fire/Fire injury, and Racism
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Kidnapping
tenderbench's review
- 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
Moderate: Cancer, Colonisation, Racism, Suicide attempt, Car accident, Death of parent, Grief, and Kidnapping
thecriticalreader's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.25
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Racism, Mental illness, Car accident, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Kidnapping, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, and Sexual assault
Minor: Colonisation, Alcohol, War, Cancer, Suicide attempt, Classism, Death of parent, Abortion, Fatphobia, Deportation, and Violence
Additional Content Warning: Gambling