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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This caught my attention when I read that it was pitched as Crazy Rich Asians meets Succession, but for me this was just pretty good, not great. The main character felt a little flat, and the mystery of the second narrator was a little unnecessary (although I didn’t hate the surprises and twists of the story).
mysterious
It was a little messy at times but I loved the sumptuous details, the array of untrustworthy characters—and the story was fun, if not completely plausible? Overall, a fun, frothy read. Really liked all the Korean culture details.
fast-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
emotional
funny
inspiring
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:
Complicated
A fun, yet emotional summer read, reminiscent of Kevin Kwan and CBC's Kim's Convenience.
Renée Adieh’s PARK AVENUE delivers fast-paced storytelling wrapped in rich themes of identity, family, and belonging. With its breezy narration and glamorous settings, the novel balances escapism with emotional depth.
At the heart of the story is a first-generation protagonist navigating cultural expectations and personal growth. Adieh handles these reflections with warmth and nuance, offering a relatable portrait of straddling two worlds. Family dynamics are central—messy, loving, and deeply human—while female friendships shine as sources of strength and humour.
challenging
mysterious
reflective
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:
No
adventurous
challenging
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:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes