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quickquack's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
jillianreadswhatever's review against another edition
5.0
Borrowed from the library. Sobbed viciously. Will be buying my own copy to reread and to urge other people to read. Made me hungry and sad and grateful.
indiaj's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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informative
inspiring
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relaxing
sad
medium-paced
3.5
gohanian's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 ⭐
Recommend to those who are fans of any of the following:
- Generational immigrant stories
- Korean food
- Mother-child dynamics
- Feeling feelings
- Beautiful, engaging writing
- The band Japanese Breakfast
- Poop dreams
Recommend to those who are fans of any of the following:
- Generational immigrant stories
- Korean food
- Mother-child dynamics
- Feeling feelings
- Beautiful, engaging writing
- The band Japanese Breakfast
- Poop dreams
wishlissa's review against another edition
challenging
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emotional
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4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, Terminal illness, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Abortion, Medical content, Alcoholism, Bullying, Car accident, Infidelity, Addiction, Alcohol, and Pregnancy
It feels impossible to rate this book of another person’s grief. I considered this last night as I cleaned the kitchen, only two chapters left for this morning. Food is a means of connection in my family, too, although I won’t be naïve enough to say it is that way in every family. This book is poignant and beautifully written, made my heart ache, and ignited a craving for the unmistakable flavor kimchi I couldn’t satisfy at 1am. But when I go to the Asian market later to buy some, I will think of how my own parents show their love for us. And I will think of Michelle’s mom the whole time.