Reviews

We, The Survivors by Tash Aw

doppy's review against another edition

dark 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? It's complicated

4.0

ayaminerva's review against another edition

dark reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.75

tash aw centers this novel around malaysia's dependence in migrant workers and the many factors that contribute to their exploitation and structural injustice. ah hock was an accurate portrayal of an ordinary worker, pushed to the extreme by his socio-economic conditions.

ahundredosnxs's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

3.25

dorothygrace's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense 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

3.0

patty112's review against another edition

challenging dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

camillebergeron's review against another edition

informative inspiring 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

4.5

miaaa_lenaaa's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

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

3.25

Like this was good i think i just didnt rly take much in tbh
I did like the semi interview style as a choice i just think it could have been executed a little better

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, Murder, Violence, Blood, Death, and Racism

abi73x's review

slow-paced

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

1.5

coffeemybook's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

paulsnelling's review against another edition

4.0

Malaysian man tells his story to a book writing journalist. Initially comfortable for the time and place he falls rapidly for reasons which tell us much about the society. His quiet resignation as his story unfolds is harrowing in places.