1.59k reviews for:

The Storm We Made

Vanessa Chan

3.9 AVERAGE

bookpag_e's review against another edition

4.0

dark sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

curlymariareads's review against another edition

4.0

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I was unaware of Malaysia's history as being conquered by the Brits, then being conquered by Japan during WWII. This is historical fiction at it's finest: I learned so much, following this family through all the struggles and pain they endured was so emotional. This is a must read.

melannsbookshelf's review against another edition

3.0

challenging emotional tense slow-paced

jessicataylor71's review against another edition

4.5

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

eggplant97's review against another edition

3.75

dark emotional informative slow-paced

sarahlove909's review against another edition

3.5

dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

puddlelily's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lovefromhannah's review against another edition

4.0

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I hate war films, war books but the storm we made may be the one to change my mind. it is beautiful and emotive and visceral. yeah, give this one a read.

shannkfitz's review against another edition

2.5

dark emotional sad

bookworm91's review against another edition

4.5

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes