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deyanarod's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
3.0
joshgroven's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
sophia_graber's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Really enjoyed the book, though i might like to read it again, as the audiobook was sometimes hard to follow when the context or chapter changed. I don’t think i fully understood it all.
josiemeyer's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Chronic illness, Grief, Death, Death of parent, Racism, Addiction, Alcohol, Homophobia, Terminal illness, Drug use, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Cancer, and War
baohaibao's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
unabridged_reader's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5
Definitely brief. Definitely gorgeous. Really enjoyed this piece for its exquisite language and compelling themes. Vuong's exploration of masculinity, intimacy, and language is captivating. I just wanted to sit and let his words envelope me forever.
I only wish that there was more body to this story. It reads like a collection of vignettes, and sometimes I ached for an inkling of direction––but that's just personal preference.
Definitely brief. Definitely gorgeous. Really enjoyed this piece for its exquisite language and compelling themes. Vuong's exploration of masculinity, intimacy, and language is captivating. I just wanted to sit and let his words envelope me forever.
I only wish that there was more body to this story. It reads like a collection of vignettes, and sometimes I ached for an inkling of direction––but that's just personal preference.
almondcroissant's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
aaronjchase's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? No
3.0