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harymouck's review
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-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
Sophisticated prose, well-developed characters, darkly witty, highly original concept. There's a long, slow section in the middle that almost made me give up, but I''m glad I persisted because the ending is just beautiful. Will definitely read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation, Suicide, and Drug use
Minor: Racism, Vomit, Gun violence, Grief, and Genocide
jet78's review
adventurous
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
trippalli's review
adventurous
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
An interesting and perplexing adventurous drama with lots of drugs and an oddly magical addiction to drinking lemonade me with melted refined gold, not any gold but the gold of fine jewelry full of memories, hopes and power from previous owners and the original goldsmoth's skills and intentions?
Also lots of soap opera drama on love relationships, so many I lost track.. Overall the characters are seeking to make something of themselves and find love.
It seems to have a mostly happy ending although I admit I didn't follow all the drama through it's twists and turns and I lost some of the plot points along the way.. I might've also gotten distracted a bit.. But it was good in a miriad of ways. Especially strong character development...
Also lots of soap opera drama on love relationships, so many I lost track.. Overall the characters are seeking to make something of themselves and find love.
It seems to have a mostly happy ending although I admit I didn't follow all the drama through it's twists and turns and I lost some of the plot points along the way.. I might've also gotten distracted a bit.. But it was good in a miriad of ways. Especially strong character development...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Addiction, and Suicide
Moderate: Eating disorder and Bullying
emoryscott's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Drug use, and Addiction
Moderate: Alcohol, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, Gun violence, Vomit, Xenophobia, and Body horror
kdelatorre's review
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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
2.25
I struggled to stay motivated and finish this book
The writing is good at times and worse at others, occasionally pretentious in a way that is clearly show offy and not the writers natural tone. The main character could be to blame but he is so annoying and there is very little if any magical realism making this a boring read, wish she would’ve made it more magical
There’s a random heist that is just a mess but at least adds a meaning to the title
The writing is good at times and worse at others, occasionally pretentious in a way that is clearly show offy and not the writers natural tone. The main character could be to blame but he is so annoying and there is very little if any magical realism making this a boring read, wish she would’ve made it more magical
There’s a random heist that is just a mess but at least adds a meaning to the title
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Suicide
amphytrite's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence and Drug abuse
Moderate: Cursing and Suicide
Minor: Eating disorder, Vomit, Dementia, and Panic attacks/disorders
rkpkili_14's review
medium-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Interesting enough that I wanted to finish, but the plot and climax fell flat
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Drug use
debbitomsk's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use and Drug abuse
Moderate: Suicide and Suicidal thoughts
ramintah's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide
abhirupa's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is truly one of the most gorgeous books I've ever read. I love magical realism, and the way it was used in this book to explore the nuances and attitudes of the Indian-American community was so so clever. A lot of times when Indian authors write about desi people in America, it reeks of stereotypes and pandering, but this book turns the stereotype of the high-achieving child of Indian immigrants on its head. I also really liked how cathartic the ending was. This book is my Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence and Suicide