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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
an engaging, contemporary examination of asian familial relationships in the midst of the covid pandemic
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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:
Complicated
Funny and bittersweet. A loving representation of living in the diaspora and family.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Death of parent, Pandemic/Epidemic
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
First COVID book I liked
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I loved Joan's voice, what a great character to follow. The writing is funny and insightful. One of my favorites so far this year!
emotional
fast-paced
“Some boss are so forged in fire, some experiences are so permeated with feeling, that it is impossible to not see them with love.”
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
This one works some of the same themes as Chemistry but I found that to be the stronger more cohesive, more compelling work. There were some vignettes in this one that I really felt. Overall, though, it was difficult to pay attention and stick with it. Would have DNF'ed if I hadn't enjoyed Chemistry.