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siriface's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Racism, Suicide, Hate crime, Racial slurs, War, Death, Medical trauma, and Violence
ambercchen's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
4.75
i wish more asian american diaspora writing was like this novel bc this is what it’s all about!!! the nothingness, the immigrant parent/american child dynamic, the double consciousness!!!!!! okada’s descriptions get lost in itself and emi’s characterization isn’t the best but by god this novel is good
Graphic: Racial slurs, Alcoholism, Racism, Alcohol, Bullying, Car accident, Suicide, Violence, Death, Death of parent, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: War and Xenophobia
g_cav's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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
Very tense novel, but not in terms of plot. The protagonist can be a little repetitive with his ethical dilemma, but the characters were compelling.
Moderate: Suicide, Xenophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs
Minor: Violence
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