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mattyvreads's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
Celeste Ng is the queen of domestic drama. Period.
I loved this book so much. The writing is superb, and it moved me as much as “Everything I Never Told You” (one of my favorite books that I read last year.) There were plot points that had my jaw dropped.
I can’t wait to read this again.
I loved this book so much. The writing is superb, and it moved me as much as “Everything I Never Told You” (one of my favorite books that I read last year.) There were plot points that had my jaw dropped.
I can’t wait to read this again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping and Racism
Moderate: Abortion and Cultural appropriation
aliciawithoutkeys's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
Moderate: Kidnapping
Minor: Racism
cate07luna's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Abortion, and Infertility
ajdenson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Such a beautiful story. This was my first Celeste Ng read and won't be the last. Each character felt so distinct and believable. It feels like there is a character for every reader to relate to, no matter your age or place in life.
I appreciate the theme of carrying on despite trauma. This book felt hopeful despite real sad stuff happening.
I appreciate the theme of carrying on despite trauma. This book felt hopeful despite real sad stuff happening.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion and Fire/Fire injury
chaotic_bibliophile's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.25
Anger is fear's shield and prejudice its spear. Nuance is the way to traverse our greyed-out world as everything is complex, and nothing is simple. Even with context, there might not be a clear right or wrong answer.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, Miscarriage, and Abortion
Minor: Death and Car accident
sporksyeye's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
leof555's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Sexual content and Abortion
freedo8quigly's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
Uhg the privilege, and White Savior complex in the affluent women in this book makes you want to smack them. The slut shaming among the children... Everyone is awful all the time, and the world is burning. I didn't realize the story wasn't set in present day until the dad pulled out the antenna on his mobile phone. Hah!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Abortion, and Kidnapping
alissa_lopez's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Classism
Moderate: Abandonment, Infertility, and Abortion
Tough content about adoption.socialworkstef's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Loved the development of the characters and the way it was told from multiple points of view. Definitely kept my attention.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion and Miscarriage
Minor: Sexual content