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h_nn_hp's review
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mochiwaffles's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
charvi_not_just_fiction's review
4.0
3.5/5 stars
Such an exciting story! I really like the setting and characters, especially Aunty Mei. Her thoughts are pretty intriguing and the author uses her to explore a remarkable number of things in such a short story. I was left wanting something more though, hence the rating.
Such an exciting story! I really like the setting and characters, especially Aunty Mei. Her thoughts are pretty intriguing and the author uses her to explore a remarkable number of things in such a short story. I was left wanting something more though, hence the rating.
julziez's review
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mercurialrush's review
3.0
If knowing someone makes that person stay with you forever, not knowing someone does the same trick: death does not take the dead away; it only makes them grow more deeply into you.
A short but beautiful story about motherhood, family, and self-love. I would actually love to read a longer version of this and to follow Auntie Mei on her journey of self-discovery.
A short but beautiful story about motherhood, family, and self-love. I would actually love to read a longer version of this and to follow Auntie Mei on her journey of self-discovery.
theconstantreader's review
4.0
Excellent writing. I loved Auntie Mei. Some cracking one liners in here and such insightful character exploration in just over 50 short pages. I only wish it didn't end so soon. You never know, maybe this short story could provide the inspiration for a full-length novel? I would most definitely read that. Excited to read more that Li has written.
kitty_kat21's review against another edition
3.0
Quite profound, I really enjoyed this short story. Gave me a lot of food for thought.
rebecca124's review
funny
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0