Reviews tagging 'Racism'

A Pho Love Story by Loan Le

99 reviews

eldritch_flower's review

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? Yes

4.5

 Oh wow this was cute.

We follow Linh and Bao. They come from families who hate each other. It's a feud that's been going on since before either one of them was born. Because of this, they spent a their entire early life avoiding each other. Until they stop, and shocking to no one, fall in love.

The story describes their love in a very sweet way, and Bao is a cinnamon roll and Linh is a firecracker and together their chemistry is fantastic. Together they both need to find a way to be in love with how their families deal with each other.

The book also touches on some family trauma that comes from immigrant families escaping a dangerous country.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

Minor: War

klee90's review

hopeful lighthearted 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism

williamsdebbied's review

hopeful 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

addyc96's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism

unwise_samwise's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, War, and Death

belle2008's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Colonisation, Death, Grief, Racism, War, and Xenophobia

tinaxx2's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-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? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

wellreadjill_'s review

funny inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Racial slurs

navayiota's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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

4.75

This book was so heartwarming. A perfect love story, mystery, and character journey. (And thriller, during the sneaky moments! Hiding from parents is nerveracking.) I would 100% recommend this cute emotional ride. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia

Moderate: Death, Grief, and War

Minor: Sexism

chloewakham's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Cursing