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sakisreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
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? It's complicated
3.5
I LOVED Severance by Ling Ma so I had high expectations for this one.
It was definitely very bizarre and out there, and not always my favourite read (for example, there were some gory moments which I found a bit tricky to read), but had some great moments highlighting the Asian-American experience 😳
I found ‘Los Angeles’ and ‘Oranges’ to probably be the most influential (in terms of holding the most space in my brain), but there were other stories in the collection I could appreciate too.
The narrator’s ex-boyfriend being an abuser and being condemned by his mum fucked me up! 😦
I will definitely include the content warnings needed for these stories below 🥲
All in all, I’m giving this story 3.5 out of 5 stars I think. Thank you ✨
It was definitely very bizarre and out there, and not always my favourite read (for example, there were some gory moments which I found a bit tricky to read), but had some great moments highlighting the Asian-American experience 😳
I found ‘Los Angeles’ and ‘Oranges’ to probably be the most influential (in terms of holding the most space in my brain), but there were other stories in the collection I could appreciate too.
I will definitely include the content warnings needed for these stories below 🥲
All in all, I’m giving this story 3.5 out of 5 stars I think. Thank you ✨
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Colonisation, Death, Racism, Violence, Blood, and Domestic abuse
superiour_medium's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Surrealist immigrant racial trauma anthology. Magical realism? We got it. Psychopomp blending of reality? Check. Unsettling imagery? Droves of the stuff.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror and Pregnancy
Moderate: Classism, Toxic friendship, and Racism
siebensommer's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
favourites: oranges, returning, office hours
She wanted a homecoming, whatever that meant. Maybe it was to be overwhelmed by déjà vu, a staggering tsunami wave.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Racism, Emotional abuse, and Medical content
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