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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
challenging
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content
Moderate: Addiction
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Why did I somehow think this book was more about economics and that I wouldn't like it? I was utterly fascinated by the quirkiness of the main character, Casey. I learned more about the world of finance and Korean immigrants in New York. The main characters are twenty something year old elite college graduates. Most are the children of Korean immigrants for whom financial success and Christian religion are everything. Reading along as the characters made bad decisions that were so financially and emotionally costly was like being on a rollercoaster or watching a team that continually defeats itself through errors. And I could not look away. Min Jin Lee is an incredible writer! This novel was for me a delicious Korean American soap opera type saga and I was sad when I reached the end.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
slow-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
Great title. Book was fair. Young Korean-American woman who graduates from college and is trying to find her place in NY society. Tells of her jobs, love life, family etc. good beach read.
Min Jin Lee never fails to develop complex characters that undergo the many complicated obstacles in life from a perspective of an Asian-American. She explores the relationships between family members, friends, lovers, co-workers, and acquaintances without shying away from the intimate pain that each connection could bring. In the end, her book gives us hope and resilience in facing these challenges in our own lives.
emotional
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts