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francestal's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
“How does my mom do it, every time? She’ll find me in pieces, and somehow, some way, she manages to put me back together.” (p. 187)
I needed a fast, page-turner book to get me back into my reading kick and this book did just that. It was an easy and amusing read (which is silly considering it was a murder mystery), but is still able to brush on the experience of a daughter of immigrants and include a sprinkle of romance. I do wish that the book dove deeper into the relationships between Meddy, her mom, and her aunts because there’s so much that could be uncovered, especially regarding intergenerational conflict and trauma. I love the how the author made the women the strength of this book. Each character had their own story to why they are the way that they are and left me craving more.
Moderate: Sexual harassment
nehanaomi's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Car accident, Abandonment, and Death
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Vomit, Murder, and Racism
cammy_16's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Sexual harassment
pointlessmoss's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, and Car accident
Minor: Alcohol and Blood
thereadinghammock's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Car accident
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual content
irene_g08's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Xenophobia and Racism
Minor: Car accident and Sexual harassment
megbooks02's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death and Sexual harassment
viccreadsbooks's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Death
Minor: Car accident and Sexual harassment
riajasfuentes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Adult Meddy is someone I came to love. She tried her hardest to really start to stand up for herself and as a daughter in a Chinese family, I related a lot to her thoughts as an adult and the pressure of staying within the family and always pleasing her parents.
The aunties were an over-exaggerated caricature. For me, they were a bit too overdone but they made me laugh with all the incredulity I felt with their actions.
This book is just pure laughter, confusion, incredulity, and unhinged chaos all in one. Read if you’re looking to just get away from life. (and btw, don’t take anything too seriously)
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Death
pensandpicks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Sexual harassment