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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
This is such an interesting book with so many emotions. Also makes me feel like I need to appreciate my own mother more.
3/5 ⭐️
The story focuses on four Chinese-American immigrant families in San Francisco, and touches on complex relationships between their mothers and daughters.
I was a bit let down and often confused as to how the stories connected as each chapter came across as short stories. I had a difficult time connecting each mother to their daughter and vice versa.
I could relate to some of their painful stories, their upbringing and the generational gap that existed between mother and daughter. But for me I think the choppy-ness of the stories bothered me the most and couldn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to.
The story focuses on four Chinese-American immigrant families in San Francisco, and touches on complex relationships between their mothers and daughters.
I was a bit let down and often confused as to how the stories connected as each chapter came across as short stories. I had a difficult time connecting each mother to their daughter and vice versa.
I could relate to some of their painful stories, their upbringing and the generational gap that existed between mother and daughter. But for me I think the choppy-ness of the stories bothered me the most and couldn't enjoy it as much as I wanted to.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
i loved how we were learning about the past of the mothers as well as the lives of the daughters. it was very interesting and culturally educational. it made me reflect a lot on the significance and dynamic of a mother daughter relationship
dark
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced