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sarahsbookstack's review
4.0
Beautiful story about 20 something Naomi, a Japanese-Tawainese woman moved from New York to Shanghai with her fiancee to work at a World Expo. Her friend Joss, is a Shanghai socialite with a new husband and a secret. We meet a whole cast of characters from different backgrounds in this beautiful city.
I loved Naomi. She has a tough go sometimes from the prejudice of the Chinese people against her heritage but I think she navigates it well.... Even when it hurts. She has a relationship with Dante and even has to deal with prejudice from his parents and family.
I love all the wonderful descriptions of the many places we get to journey to and the food descriptions of the cuisine. I felt sad about all the prejudices you see in this culture. I had no idea until I read this book.
I loved Naomi. She has a tough go sometimes from the prejudice of the Chinese people against her heritage but I think she navigates it well.... Even when it hurts. She has a relationship with Dante and even has to deal with prejudice from his parents and family.
I love all the wonderful descriptions of the many places we get to journey to and the food descriptions of the cuisine. I felt sad about all the prejudices you see in this culture. I had no idea until I read this book.
mabookyard's review
4.0
"We're right for each other, We make sense. Even if we're the only ones that believe it."
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Love and other moods is a coming of age story which had so much cultural representation, mixing of different worlds, so much growth , hard working and determined characters and plot line that made me wish I was there to comfort them. It's a story about finding oneself after life throws you out of balance and working extra hard to make people see you.
•• TW : •• Rape, Abuse, Infidelity/Infertility, adoption, Death of family.
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First, I absolutely loved the characters and how relatable and flawed they were. Being a debut novel, it had such good pacing, with Amazing characters that you could fall in love with and character development you would be proud of. I loved Naomi , Joss and Dante and how they grew as characters. Even though we get romantic development, it didn't mask the individuality of the characters and let them shine through. Especially fighting for what you wanted, and dealing with the societal view of what could and couldn't be normal.
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Second, I was so surprised with the writing style and the way the author had managed to weave the story which combines a lot of different cultures, character traits and plot line. The corruption and setting of Shangai with the cultural rep sprinkled in, explainations of tasty food and the flawed characters made this book even better. The author doesn't hesitate to dive into difficult topics involving infertility and adoption and that made this book a treat to read. I loved the grittiness and how raw it portrayed the characters to be.
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Coming to the character and story development, I believe all the characters had their own charm and made this bool so much better. The story was honest, gritty with topics that needed to be discussed. But I expected a different ending and didn't like how a certain character had their development. I can understand why the author did it, but it wasn't my favourite turn of events. That being said, I think this was a great debut novel that explores the cultural and other aspects of China, that combines East and west really well with the characters help, and had Amazing writing style and characters to support the story as well. I definitely recommend if you're looking for a coming of age contemporary!!
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Thank you Coloredpagestours and the author for the gifted physical copy, which lets me give you my unbiased opinion!
Physical/ Book Tour/ March2021/ Book 072
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Love and other moods is a coming of age story which had so much cultural representation, mixing of different worlds, so much growth , hard working and determined characters and plot line that made me wish I was there to comfort them. It's a story about finding oneself after life throws you out of balance and working extra hard to make people see you.
•• TW : •• Rape, Abuse, Infidelity/Infertility, adoption, Death of family.
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First, I absolutely loved the characters and how relatable and flawed they were. Being a debut novel, it had such good pacing, with Amazing characters that you could fall in love with and character development you would be proud of. I loved Naomi , Joss and Dante and how they grew as characters. Even though we get romantic development, it didn't mask the individuality of the characters and let them shine through. Especially fighting for what you wanted, and dealing with the societal view of what could and couldn't be normal.
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Second, I was so surprised with the writing style and the way the author had managed to weave the story which combines a lot of different cultures, character traits and plot line. The corruption and setting of Shangai with the cultural rep sprinkled in, explainations of tasty food and the flawed characters made this book even better. The author doesn't hesitate to dive into difficult topics involving infertility and adoption and that made this book a treat to read. I loved the grittiness and how raw it portrayed the characters to be.
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Coming to the character and story development, I believe all the characters had their own charm and made this bool so much better. The story was honest, gritty with topics that needed to be discussed. But I expected a different ending and didn't like how a certain character had their development. I can understand why the author did it, but it wasn't my favourite turn of events. That being said, I think this was a great debut novel that explores the cultural and other aspects of China, that combines East and west really well with the characters help, and had Amazing writing style and characters to support the story as well. I definitely recommend if you're looking for a coming of age contemporary!!
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Thank you Coloredpagestours and the author for the gifted physical copy, which lets me give you my unbiased opinion!
Physical/ Book Tour/ March2021/ Book 072
johannajournaled's review
3.5
IG: @JohsJournal
Contemporary romance set in Shanghai, the novel follows main character Naomi, a former clothing designer, who has uprooted her life in New York for her now ex-fiancé’s job in Shanghai. Saving grace is that she has her newlywed best friend, Joss, a Shanghaining, also lives in the city with her wealthy fuerdai husband.
In a nutshell, this novel is a full-on love letter to the city of Shanghai. Coupled with vivid descriptions of the city and its people, Lee packs in social, historical, and cultural anecdotes that make you feel like you’re right in the thick of it. There is a fair amount of showing and telling that I appreciated to get a better understanding of the lay of the land and who these characters are without feeling like you’re getting info-dumped all the time.
Okay, so I’m not a big romance reader, but I got caught up in Naomi’s life as she navigates being newly single and needing a new job, all while having limited fluency of the country’s language. Right away, I was rooting for her… cringed at some of her decisions, sympathized at the bias Dante’s father has for her (Naomi is half Japanese and I had family members who had similar feelings to Dante’s dad), empathized at some of the messed up things done to her, and cheered when she got some peace. Characteristic of the genre, there was build-up to the romance and spicy drama, but what I liked the most was Lee’s realistic showing of cultural differences and historical biases (Asian isn’t a monolith) while also showing that love can and does prevail.
Thank you to the author and @ColoredPagesBlogTours for the gifted review copy.
Contemporary romance set in Shanghai, the novel follows main character Naomi, a former clothing designer, who has uprooted her life in New York for her now ex-fiancé’s job in Shanghai. Saving grace is that she has her newlywed best friend, Joss, a Shanghaining, also lives in the city with her wealthy fuerdai husband.
In a nutshell, this novel is a full-on love letter to the city of Shanghai. Coupled with vivid descriptions of the city and its people, Lee packs in social, historical, and cultural anecdotes that make you feel like you’re right in the thick of it. There is a fair amount of showing and telling that I appreciated to get a better understanding of the lay of the land and who these characters are without feeling like you’re getting info-dumped all the time.
Okay, so I’m not a big romance reader, but I got caught up in Naomi’s life as she navigates being newly single and needing a new job, all while having limited fluency of the country’s language. Right away, I was rooting for her… cringed at some of her decisions, sympathized at the bias Dante’s father has for her (Naomi is half Japanese and I had family members who had similar feelings to Dante’s dad), empathized at some of the messed up things done to her, and cheered when she got some peace. Characteristic of the genre, there was build-up to the romance and spicy drama, but what I liked the most was Lee’s realistic showing of cultural differences and historical biases (Asian isn’t a monolith) while also showing that love can and does prevail.
Thank you to the author and @ColoredPagesBlogTours for the gifted review copy.
bookishuniversee's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Favourite Pages Book Club and the author for sending me a free review copy. In no particular way does this influence my opinion.
This was a coming of age story set in Shanghai, China following Naomi, a third culture kid. We also get to meet and watch other characters through Naomi. The story is packed and is more than just romance, readers get to see characters experience the up and downs of life. This was very addictive had me just flipping the page.
This book is told in parts with the first part getting to know the characters. I just loved Naomi’s character, watching her grow after her breakup in the beautiful setting of Shanghai. As a third culture kid myself, it was really nice to see my own experiences in the protagonist’s journey.
I highly recommend this one who are looking for a great contemporary while visiting a new place.
rhirhireader's review
3.0
Love and other moods is a coming of age story set in contemporary China, about falling in love, learning to adult, finding strength and discovering one's place in the world.
The book is sectioned into many parts, seperated by some wonderful landscape images within the pages. These helped to set the scene in the busy and colourful city of Shanghai – but the flowing vibrant chapters did most of this by itself just with it's words.
Each character is full of life, full of charm and wit. But my loyalties lie with Naomi and her growth as a character during her time transitioning from New York to this alien land that seems to be fighting against her in some ways.
Worth a read for those of you who like a sneaky peek into places far away.
The book is sectioned into many parts, seperated by some wonderful landscape images within the pages. These helped to set the scene in the busy and colourful city of Shanghai – but the flowing vibrant chapters did most of this by itself just with it's words.
Each character is full of life, full of charm and wit. But my loyalties lie with Naomi and her growth as a character during her time transitioning from New York to this alien land that seems to be fighting against her in some ways.
Worth a read for those of you who like a sneaky peek into places far away.
pavi_fictionalworm's review
4.0
Also Posted on For The Love of Fictional Worlds
Disclaimer: An eARC was provided via Colored Pages Blog Tours and the Author as part of the Blog Tour. The Thoughts, opinions & feelings expressed in the review are therefore, my own.
“Why Shanghai?
…It’s because we believe in certain ideas about this city – that it has the potential to be invincible, that it could be ours.”
Oh this was a beautiful and a lovely coming of age novel – but it was so much more; because this coming of age happens in the 20s-30s for the characters – and I loved that, for you have to know, that growing up can happen any moment in your life.
Crystal Z Lee gives us characters who you can’t help but connect with – set in Shanghai (I have never been there; but the author makes it sound like a wonderful place to visit!); Love and Other Moods is all about taking risks, making mistakes and trying to better every moment of the day.
The characters introduced in the book aren’t perfect; but they are human and thus, oh so easy to relate to. You will find yourself lost in a city that is so unlike your own, but somehow finding yourself within its inhabitants anyways!
Love and Other Moods is a debut that is a read that you do not know what you expect from it, but also one that will still surpass your expectations anyways!
“Home is our mental as much as it is a physical space. It’s where we choose to root our existence, where we decide to build our bliss, our lives, ourselves.
… Some people made anywhere feel like home.”
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si0bhan's review
3.0
Crystal Z. Lee’s debut novel, Love and Other Moods, was a book that had me curious to see how everything came together. It was a story that had ups and downs, one that had plenty packed into the pages, and my feelings toward this one were mixed. There were some elements I really enjoyed, but there were other details that didn’t quite work for me.
Love and Other Moods encompassed a lot, taking the reader on a journey through a culture that does not get the attention it deserves. It is enlightening and offers more than just a story of two people falling in love. It shows the difficulties that can be faced throughout life, the journeys people can take at any point in their life, showing how love – and not just the romantic sort – can help a person to overcome much of what is thrown their way. It is a story that spans years, covering many details, and taking the reader on a journey that leaves them desperate for a happily ever after.
All in all, Love and Other Moods was an addictive read. Although there were some details that I didn’t adore in the way I had hoped, the story kept me more than curious throughout.
Love and Other Moods encompassed a lot, taking the reader on a journey through a culture that does not get the attention it deserves. It is enlightening and offers more than just a story of two people falling in love. It shows the difficulties that can be faced throughout life, the journeys people can take at any point in their life, showing how love – and not just the romantic sort – can help a person to overcome much of what is thrown their way. It is a story that spans years, covering many details, and taking the reader on a journey that leaves them desperate for a happily ever after.
All in all, Love and Other Moods was an addictive read. Although there were some details that I didn’t adore in the way I had hoped, the story kept me more than curious throughout.
currant7's review
5.0
This review can also be found in Currant7 Recommends.
Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Love and Other Moods is a growing-up story of two young best friends, Naomi Kita-Fan and Joss Kong. Both female protagonists are strong, brave, and accomplished women with mix cultural backgrounds in their belts. You would think that given this and coming back to Asia to contribute or "give back," they would be hailed as "heroes," but the opposite is true. The book's female characters had to work doubly hard and be a lot more resourceful to compete with their male counterparts in Shanghai. Asian women are expected to do more, to be treated better. This occurrence is the normal double-standard in Asia for women.
At the start of the book, Naomi, with Japanese and Taiwanese heritage, had her life turned 180 degrees in a foreign land after cutting her engagement. At the same time, Joss was a newly married wife and brought into a prominent Shanghainese family. Having to fend for herself and survive instead of packing up and moving back home, Naomi discovers the "potential life path" that she realized she lost. Although the book focuses primarily on Naomi in the marketing industry, readers will get to see the other side of Joss's world as an epicurean journalist.
This book is the author's debut offering, and I am thoroughly impressed with everything in it! It is beautifully written and well-thought-through. The quality is something that I would expect from a seasoned author but unique to the author in its elements and flair.
Some of the points that made me appreciate the book are:-
1) Brilliant plot presentation.
I love how the book's broken down into seasons, not just chapters, and seem to be diary-style where important things are highlighted and discussed in detail. It is efficient and helps readers focus on what moments will leave an impression. The dates were significant and let readers see Naomi's progression as we also get a glimpse of the people she meets. This book is reminiscent of movies like Love Actually mixed in with Joy Luck Club-esque, wherein various characters run individually then intersect to form a consolidated epilogue in the end.
2) East meets West successfully done.
The author creates a beautiful union of two cultures and traditions - Western and Eastern. Through Naomi and the characters, the author successfully marries two very different beliefs - reflecting the honesty, edginess, and rawness of some scenes. A few of my personal experiences were very similar in the book that brought back so many good and bad memories - but all with fondness.
This book brought many beautiful Asian memories that I have lived and am living through. Many of the sights and sounds described are accurate and current to the beliefs and traditions still followed to this day. I remember a lot and kept nodding my head in agreement, from the Earl Grey mooncakes to ice cream mooncakes from Häagen-Dazs to the tradition of fully decorated impressive mooncake boxes. I remember going through all of that in my Hong Kong corporate days. Nothing is too flashy or extravagant for clients.
3) Oratory and visually stimulating sights and sounds of Shanghai exemplified.
Be ready to take in an extraordinary journey to Shanghai, coined as "the Oriental Paris," and is the city rivaling New York or Paris in terms of modernity and blended culture - East meets West. Written in great detail and vivid color, Love and Other Moods is an oratory feast in the extremes - the extravagance and splendor of Shanghai's setting (architecture, nature, etc.) juxtaposed to the workaholic people all hours of the day. This visual trip is a real treat, most especially due to the travel restrictions of the times. This book is the reader's next best option as a getaway in the safety of their homes.
I've been to Shanghai, but the locations these two good friends bring are the unique insider-only" places and moments that show us why Shanghai is leading the way in the global cosmopolitan and financial stage. The scenes are a feast to any reader's imagination - from the symphony of cicadas to the old shirtless, toothless Chinese grandpas playing chess and waving to Naomi as she walked to work to the Igloo and the Cotton Club. Where else can you see the old and the new coincide together in harmony in a city!
4) Colorful characters that cross Naomi and Joss' way.
From Naomi's ex-fiance, Seth, to her curious co-workers, there is an abundance of personalities that either will jive or jilt readers with their particular quirks. Naomi gets to meet a few good personalities that will help her get over her past and look into a better future for herself. It is through these stronger, deeper connections with these memorable characters like Frida and Dante. These connections help Naomi have fun, heal and look forward to furthering her blooming career and personal life.
I love how the author interconnects the characters after meeting up with either Joss or Naomi, setting readers into their "personal space" and getting to know them briefly. It shows flavor and variety without forcing these characters into our faces.
5) Growth and maturity of Naomi and Joss.
Both characters have harsh and sad pasts. They have been affected by trauma early in their lives that led them to face life precariously.
Naomi's personal life took a back seat to her career after getting hurt badly. This practice is typical in Asia because women need to prove their worth, especially Naomi's accomplished background. She was young and invisible. She took men for granted as they do for women. Now comes when "marrying age" arrives, and after being "hurt," Naomi looks into herself for where she wants to go now. She no longer is the care-free, easy-going girl who can snag and spit men like accessories. She wants to focus on finding a better way to have more meaningful emotional connections and stop "destroying" herself.
Joss has her share of problems and dilemmas in the book. Many of these "issues" are out of her control at a young age and later into her marriage. It is sad, but I was so happy that she and Tay, her husband, found a way to overcome this. The solution she and Tay found was a rare option that not many traditional Chinese couples would take. There was a massive backlash from Tay's parents on this decision, but I appreciate the author bringing this option to the forefront.
I am happy to see that Joss and Naomi had to overcome many trials through various life stages. The book's pace allows a lot of space to grow and positively influence other people around.
6) Cultural identity and acceptance.
Naomi's bumping into Dante again after a chance encounter was a pleasant surprise for Naomi. Realizing that they are working on the same event space can be counted as Fate. It did not take too long for their connection to shift from reacquaintance to dating after Dante took charge of pursuing her. I wish things were simple, but this relationship is a rocky one.
The problem comes when comparing backgrounds - and with Naomi's mixed heritage, things get a bit hairy on Dante's side. A few traditional Chinese have specific nationality issues due to the past traumas experienced and have particular hopes. Instead of happiness and finding love, most have specific criteria for their children's partner. A good few would want someone Chinese, familiar or family friend, someone from their village, similar or higher socioeconomic status, has a good reputation, education, etc. - and the list goes on. It is a daunting list for children who did not grow up in their town or country and have lived/worked elsewhere for years.
In summary, I cannot stop raving about Love and Other Moods! It is a highly recommend second chance book with a great storyline, fantastic plot twists, colorful character personalities that Naomi encounters, and a writing style that balances the traditional and progressive cultures of Asians. It is a book that will appeal to young adults and anyone who has experienced life-changing disappointments. The story goes through Naomi and Joss's life-time that is very similar to an autobiography. It did not feel long or dragging and instead will pull readers into their world and empathize with them. I enjoyed the multi-POV. The back and forth between scenes and POV work well. It is a technique that is executed successfully by the author. I can see this book into a movie or a tv series, given the seamless ease in character transition. The story stays steadfast in its focus: examining the emotional complexities of people: love, resilience, second chances, tolerance, and relationships. This book is a great read, and I am excited to see the author's following books.
Disclosure: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from the author. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Love and Other Moods is a growing-up story of two young best friends, Naomi Kita-Fan and Joss Kong. Both female protagonists are strong, brave, and accomplished women with mix cultural backgrounds in their belts. You would think that given this and coming back to Asia to contribute or "give back," they would be hailed as "heroes," but the opposite is true. The book's female characters had to work doubly hard and be a lot more resourceful to compete with their male counterparts in Shanghai. Asian women are expected to do more, to be treated better. This occurrence is the normal double-standard in Asia for women.
At the start of the book, Naomi, with Japanese and Taiwanese heritage, had her life turned 180 degrees in a foreign land after cutting her engagement. At the same time, Joss was a newly married wife and brought into a prominent Shanghainese family. Having to fend for herself and survive instead of packing up and moving back home, Naomi discovers the "potential life path" that she realized she lost. Although the book focuses primarily on Naomi in the marketing industry, readers will get to see the other side of Joss's world as an epicurean journalist.
This book is the author's debut offering, and I am thoroughly impressed with everything in it! It is beautifully written and well-thought-through. The quality is something that I would expect from a seasoned author but unique to the author in its elements and flair.
Some of the points that made me appreciate the book are:-
1) Brilliant plot presentation.
I love how the book's broken down into seasons, not just chapters, and seem to be diary-style where important things are highlighted and discussed in detail. It is efficient and helps readers focus on what moments will leave an impression. The dates were significant and let readers see Naomi's progression as we also get a glimpse of the people she meets. This book is reminiscent of movies like Love Actually mixed in with Joy Luck Club-esque, wherein various characters run individually then intersect to form a consolidated epilogue in the end.
2) East meets West successfully done.
The author creates a beautiful union of two cultures and traditions - Western and Eastern. Through Naomi and the characters, the author successfully marries two very different beliefs - reflecting the honesty, edginess, and rawness of some scenes. A few of my personal experiences were very similar in the book that brought back so many good and bad memories - but all with fondness.
This book brought many beautiful Asian memories that I have lived and am living through. Many of the sights and sounds described are accurate and current to the beliefs and traditions still followed to this day. I remember a lot and kept nodding my head in agreement, from the Earl Grey mooncakes to ice cream mooncakes from Häagen-Dazs to the tradition of fully decorated impressive mooncake boxes. I remember going through all of that in my Hong Kong corporate days. Nothing is too flashy or extravagant for clients.
3) Oratory and visually stimulating sights and sounds of Shanghai exemplified.
Be ready to take in an extraordinary journey to Shanghai, coined as "the Oriental Paris," and is the city rivaling New York or Paris in terms of modernity and blended culture - East meets West. Written in great detail and vivid color, Love and Other Moods is an oratory feast in the extremes - the extravagance and splendor of Shanghai's setting (architecture, nature, etc.) juxtaposed to the workaholic people all hours of the day. This visual trip is a real treat, most especially due to the travel restrictions of the times. This book is the reader's next best option as a getaway in the safety of their homes.
I've been to Shanghai, but the locations these two good friends bring are the unique insider-only" places and moments that show us why Shanghai is leading the way in the global cosmopolitan and financial stage. The scenes are a feast to any reader's imagination - from the symphony of cicadas to the old shirtless, toothless Chinese grandpas playing chess and waving to Naomi as she walked to work to the Igloo and the Cotton Club. Where else can you see the old and the new coincide together in harmony in a city!
4) Colorful characters that cross Naomi and Joss' way.
From Naomi's ex-fiance, Seth, to her curious co-workers, there is an abundance of personalities that either will jive or jilt readers with their particular quirks. Naomi gets to meet a few good personalities that will help her get over her past and look into a better future for herself. It is through these stronger, deeper connections with these memorable characters like Frida and Dante. These connections help Naomi have fun, heal and look forward to furthering her blooming career and personal life.
I love how the author interconnects the characters after meeting up with either Joss or Naomi, setting readers into their "personal space" and getting to know them briefly. It shows flavor and variety without forcing these characters into our faces.
5) Growth and maturity of Naomi and Joss.
Both characters have harsh and sad pasts. They have been affected by trauma early in their lives that led them to face life precariously.
Naomi's personal life took a back seat to her career after getting hurt badly. This practice is typical in Asia because women need to prove their worth, especially Naomi's accomplished background. She was young and invisible. She took men for granted as they do for women. Now comes when "marrying age" arrives, and after being "hurt," Naomi looks into herself for where she wants to go now. She no longer is the care-free, easy-going girl who can snag and spit men like accessories. She wants to focus on finding a better way to have more meaningful emotional connections and stop "destroying" herself.
Joss has her share of problems and dilemmas in the book. Many of these "issues" are out of her control at a young age and later into her marriage. It is sad, but I was so happy that she and Tay, her husband, found a way to overcome this. The solution she and Tay found was a rare option that not many traditional Chinese couples would take. There was a massive backlash from Tay's parents on this decision, but I appreciate the author bringing this option to the forefront.
I am happy to see that Joss and Naomi had to overcome many trials through various life stages. The book's pace allows a lot of space to grow and positively influence other people around.
6) Cultural identity and acceptance.
Naomi's bumping into Dante again after a chance encounter was a pleasant surprise for Naomi. Realizing that they are working on the same event space can be counted as Fate. It did not take too long for their connection to shift from reacquaintance to dating after Dante took charge of pursuing her. I wish things were simple, but this relationship is a rocky one.
The problem comes when comparing backgrounds - and with Naomi's mixed heritage, things get a bit hairy on Dante's side. A few traditional Chinese have specific nationality issues due to the past traumas experienced and have particular hopes. Instead of happiness and finding love, most have specific criteria for their children's partner. A good few would want someone Chinese, familiar or family friend, someone from their village, similar or higher socioeconomic status, has a good reputation, education, etc. - and the list goes on. It is a daunting list for children who did not grow up in their town or country and have lived/worked elsewhere for years.
In summary, I cannot stop raving about Love and Other Moods! It is a highly recommend second chance book with a great storyline, fantastic plot twists, colorful character personalities that Naomi encounters, and a writing style that balances the traditional and progressive cultures of Asians. It is a book that will appeal to young adults and anyone who has experienced life-changing disappointments. The story goes through Naomi and Joss's life-time that is very similar to an autobiography. It did not feel long or dragging and instead will pull readers into their world and empathize with them. I enjoyed the multi-POV. The back and forth between scenes and POV work well. It is a technique that is executed successfully by the author. I can see this book into a movie or a tv series, given the seamless ease in character transition. The story stays steadfast in its focus: examining the emotional complexities of people: love, resilience, second chances, tolerance, and relationships. This book is a great read, and I am excited to see the author's following books.
ohsrslybooks's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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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