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rallythealli's review against another edition
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
maris0994's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookwoom's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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? Yes
4.0
aja_jay's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tessyoung's review against another edition
3.0
This was an enjoyable listen, light, amusing with an interesting main character who wasn't immediately likeable, and appealed to me all the more for this. There are some real ouch moments when she takes out her own hurt on others.
The plot of being torn between parents exceptions and the competition between 'East" and 'West', seemed a little run of the mill although it as explored quietly nicely through the juxtaposition of Gretchen's experience with that of her mother.
The reflections on cultural differences between Singapore and US were interesting, as were the wider insights into the history of Singapore, although there could have been more of that in my view. The time when the writing really comes alive however is in the descriptions of food, the tastes and flavours of which came really alive.
The plot of being torn between parents exceptions and the competition between 'East" and 'West', seemed a little run of the mill although it as explored quietly nicely through the juxtaposition of Gretchen's experience with that of her mother.
The reflections on cultural differences between Singapore and US were interesting, as were the wider insights into the history of Singapore, although there could have been more of that in my view. The time when the writing really comes alive however is in the descriptions of food, the tastes and flavours of which came really alive.
peaseloise's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
erinsreadinglist's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
lauraxbakker's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
This is not what I usually read, but I really liked it anyway. It was a very nice read and I read it in two sittings. I also think this is the first book I have ever read set in Asia and is written around an Asian main character. I really enjoyed it, and I do want to jump in some other Asian (womens) fiction
This is not what I usually read, but I really liked it anyway. It was a very nice read and I read it in two sittings. I also think this is the first book I have ever read set in Asia and is written around an Asian main character. I really enjoyed it, and I do want to jump in some other Asian (womens) fiction