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Rating: 3/5
Format: Audiobook
Narrator: Lulu Lam

My parents immigrated over from Vietnam, which makes me
first generation Asian American. I found many parts of this story to be relatable. And it made me feel thankful to have such supportive parents and sister. I am so grateful for everything my parents have done for me and my sister.

perpetualexistentialcrisis's review

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normally would not give up so quickly but i am not in a headspace for mother/daughter generational narratives rn

ruffian23's review against another edition

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reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

averyvm's review

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2.0

2-3 stars. I really liked the stories in this book, but they felt choppy and unfinished, there were so many parts where I wanted the author to continue the story but they just ended with the chapter.

derekbrody10's review

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3.0

Really wanted to like this book more than I did, but I found the style pretty flat and the pacing uneven. I did love getting a more comprehensive view into the Vietnamese community in New Orleans, but couldn’t overlook the other issues I had. 2.5/5 stars

elizabethwillett's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

caseysilk's review

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3.0

Strong start but fell apart for me. Well written. It was probably me not the book.

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