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Tudo o que Nunca Contei by Celeste Ng

48 reviews

vedpears's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

5.0

I think I have become a Celeste Ng fan girl now. The writing is beautiful and mesmerizing  - such great storytelling! I disliked every character except Nathan and Hannah (spelling? I consumed this book via audiobook). Narcissists all around. I recognized so many scenarios from my own family dynamics and those of my friends'. I find it interesting that some reviews I have read said these characters weren't believable. I whole-heartedly disagree with that sentiment and am certain that those reviewers aren't paying attention to others in their lives, are like one of the parents in the book themselves, or live very fortunately charmed lives. 

I think Celeste Ng does a great job threading context/ characters' histories into the current narrative. That story telling tool often irritates me but she does it so well that it doesn't feel like an interruption. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Child death, Grief, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Racism, and Sexism

Moderate: Murder, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Xenophobia, Suicide, Sexual content, and Pregnancy

Minor: Toxic friendship, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol, and Vomit

afion's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Infidelity, Grief, Violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Death

Moderate: Suicide, Bullying, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Rape, Body horror, and Death of parent

bookedbymadeline's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad 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? Yes

4.5

The book was difficult to get into at first, with the slow pacing and long chapters. But I really began to enjoy this book after the first 75 pages! I loved getting to know each character, even if they frustrated me or confused me at times.

The book takes an interesting look at each family member’s secrets, grief, and insecurities. It’s definitely a character driven novel but one that kept me hooked and invested in how it would end!

Ng has a beautiful way of writing and telling stories. After reading this and previously, Little Fires Everywhere, I want to read everything she writes in the future!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Child death, Grief, and Infidelity

Moderate: Suicide, Racial slurs, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Sexual content, and Bullying

Minor: Death of parent, Child abuse, and Medical content

hmih's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Child death, and Death

Moderate: Pregnancy, Racism, Sexual content, Infidelity, and Racial slurs

alisasreads's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

took me longer than usual to finish this book because the plot didn't make me want to keep reading. but i did find myself tearing up at some parts that i could relate to. i really understood the siblings and got frustrated by the parents. i liked but didn't love the book but there's no real reason why.. mixed feelings are what i'm left with.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Grief, and Racism

Moderate: Infidelity, Death, Misogyny, Violence, and Sexual content

katymat18's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Racism

Minor: Alcohol

laurynreadsbooks's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Abandonment, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Sexual content, Racism, and Suicide

Not as much resolution at the end, but still a deeply touching book. This one really hit home for me and I’m going to have to think about this one for a while.

yvaeht_theavy's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Infidelity, and Misogyny

Moderate: Violence, Xenophobia, and Sexual content

a_alves00's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Child death, Sexual content, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Racism, Sexism, Bullying, Suicide, Abandonment, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical content, and Misogyny

tojtwl's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

You know how a book stresses you out but is very well-written? Everything I Never Told You is one such book. And while the book draws you in and grips you, I must say also that I don't agree with the choices of several of the characters. It seems to be, however, a very accurate painting of

interracial marriages

especially in the earlier days.

Growing up in an Asian household, however, I must say that the pressure the children here felt is very real. There is always that underlying tension that Asian parents often unconsciouly deliver to their children. "You must be better." "You must get top grades." "You must make good friends." "You must have a respectable career."

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Racism, Infidelity, Violence, Sexual content, Grief, Death, and Child death