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labinsky's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
3.75
chiyeungreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.75
Crying
ryannreidreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Beautiful and hard. I learned a lot about Cambodian culture through this book. The last story was HARD as a teacher, though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide, Mass/school shootings, and War
waynediane's review against another edition
4.0
I thought the book gave a good perspective on being an immigrant from Cambodia, similar to the sympathizer etc. The problem I had was how much graphic detail into the sex between the multiple partners- I don't think that was necessary.
shannonigans322's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I usually struggle so hard with short story collections because I end up wanting more of certain characters and plotlines. This collection was no exception. I really appreciate the author's breadth of character types, as well as the fact that the emotional depth of the characters does not falter. I was deeply saddened to read of the author's passing in 2020, especially since he never got to see this debut published.
georgiagm's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.5
winterrainreads's review
challenging
dark
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
pearseanderson's review against another edition
3.5
Strong, posthumous anthology that makes me wish we had decades of Anthony's writing. I loved how modern it felt. Not much else to say!
rogro's review against another edition
funny
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25