Reviews

Chinglish by Sue Cheung

courtneys_reading's review against another edition

3.0

I picked up this book because I thought it would be a fun read and something I could relate to.

Jo's story is definitely more dramatic than my story growing up in the UK but it was still relatable in some degree. I don't think I know any Asian who has grown up here who doesn't have some sort of story about bullying or feeling out of place.

My heart broke for Jo as the story progressed. I literally thought it was going to be a mostly happy-go-lucky story but as the story goes on it takes a dark turn.

I wish we had gotten more closure on some issues in regards to her family but I suppose that wasn't really the point of the story.

Also think it was wild how all this dark stuff was going on and then next thing you know everything is all okay again? I mean I guess I understand from a teen point of view that's how extreme life is. One second it's awful and the next it's not but there was a lot in there that shouldn't have really been glossed over towards the end.

I'm glad things worked out for Jo in the end though. Because I don't think I would've been able to take it if she never made it out of her situation.

Still, a good story that I enjoyed. And I do think it was important that this wasn't just another lighthearted story because we need to hear these stories that have some grit to them.

Also probably could have done without all the UR (unknown reason) it annoyed me a lot lol.

I would highly recommend this book if you are looking for something to read!

almostlikequake's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense 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

ocylou's review against another edition

5.0

Don’t normally enjoy books written in diary form but really enjoyed this, loved the little drawings scattered about

emilycantreadx's review

challenging emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• 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

flappitybird's review

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

howiwishtobeastar's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

squishymini's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

claire_84's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

3.0

icarus_has_risen's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, and Xenophobia

emzbooklife's review

dark funny hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0