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zellm's review against another edition
4.0
Super interesting and well written exploration of dysfunctional family relationships and the challenges of growing up between cultures. My only critique is that it felt like there was really no growth or change with the family members so it ended up feeling a little bleak.
thehills0930's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emalderwood's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Sexual content, Infidelity, Body shaming, Animal death, and Alcohol
sheenajanae1's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
cathsgraphs's review against another edition
4.0
As a child of a young, immigrant, single mother this book is super relatable. Even across the cultural differences.
frawst_disasta_reads's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. It was a perfect read for February.
nvrrrdie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- 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
Good writing. I cried many times reading this book.
haysil's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
danimcthomas's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I didn’t find any of the characters likable, and the story wasn’t compelling either.
steph_emeye9923's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- 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
3.0