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Fiona and Jane by Jean Chen Ho

emreadsbooksagain's review against another edition

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3.0

I really liked some of the stories of the characters and the conceptions of their identities in flux, as well as the ebbs and flows that come with friendship connection. The author created a safe space for these stories. I personally would have liked more unpacking of some of the big moments within the stories. And I also found some of the writing a bit trite or obvious at times. My favourite exploration in terms of characters was actually of Won, who was quite a pivotal part of the stories, yet didn't get as much air time. Additionally, I thought the swinging back and forth of stories was an unusual/unnecessary choice. Despite that, it was still great to be immersed in a tender, nuanced and complex portrait of non-anglo experience where so often it is othered or not centred.

laurenbn's review against another edition

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5.0

Devoured this in a day. Realising I love character driven stories.

clarissawrites's review against another edition

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this book hurts (and i mean it in multiple ways)

iamjazzybull's review against another edition

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Was slow and kind of dull

cinderellee's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

jsrogers123's review against another edition

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4.0

I liked it but i do prefer a book about girlies who
are friends where the girlies interact in more than two chapters!

c_boggs's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

2.5

alyciaphd's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

sjrthomps's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced

4.0