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steeped_in_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Blood, Car accident, Death, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Violence
blessing_aj's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Blood and Murder
ellaensorcelee's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Car accident, Cursing, Drug use, and Sexual assault
Minor: Racism
Graphic: Death and murder - the murder mentioned in the book description is referred to throughout the entire book, but no extremely detailed descriptions are given of the act itself Moderate: Alcohol - bridal party and wedding guests consume alcohol throughout Blood - mention of blood during the murder Car accident - moments leading up to and right after are described in detail, but not the accident itself; damage to the car is mentioned afterwards Cursing - throughout the book, usually just a word or two at a time Drug use - mentions of smoking marijuana Sexual assault - main character fears she will be assaulted near the beginning of the book; several mentions to this incident again later on Minor: Racism - racist comment made by a white man to a group of Chinese-Indonesian women; no slurs usedaimzthereader's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I read this really quick because I didn’t want to leave the family and I am excited to see that there will be a sequel. I really loved seeing the family dynamics and that the author comes from a big family with similar dynamics. I liked learning about the Chinese-Indo culture and I loved how the language was woven throughout.
The characters were lovable and the plot moves along very nicely. Most of the time you’re rolling your eyes at the antics they get themselves in and you’re laughing at what the aunties find important in a situation. This is a great quick read.
Graphic: Death and Murder
Moderate: Xenophobia, Racism, Violence, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Drug use, and Car accident
Minor: Gun violence and Blood
blakethebookeater's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Car accident, Confinement, Misogyny, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit
kris386's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Murder and Death
Minor: Sexual assault, Blood, Vomit, Gun violence, Car accident, and Racism