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clothildev's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Confinement, Physical abuse, Xenophobia, Transphobia, Homophobia, Bullying, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Lesbophobia, Murder, Racism, and Sexism
bookishconnections's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I’d put it in the cosy mysteries section but I did find it really slow in some places.
Although the author interviewed domestic workers from the Philippines, since she is not of that community I found it hard to get into the story as much as I would have liked to.
I totally believe the stories shared are true instances of how these workers are treated but I wish they’d been able to tell their own stories.
The plot is enjoyable and moves along but not as quick as I would have liked.
If you enjoyed Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jessie Sutanto, I think you’ll enjoy this one.
Moderate: Physical abuse
Minor: Bullying and Domestic abuse
chailady's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Racism, Hate crime, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
sakisreads's review
- 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
But Kindle or not, what an INCREDIBLE insight. Based around 3 Filipina domestic workers’ lives in Singapore, which is infamous for the ‘crazy rich Asians’ scene, this ties in so many interesting themes. Classism and racism are rife and it was fascinating to see how this all arose in Angel, Cora and Donita’s lives.
I’ll put the content warnings for this one down below too 😳
One to DEFINITELY get into. Thank you to Balli Kaur Jaswal for this ✨
Graphic: Pregnancy, Racism, Transphobia, Bullying, Classism, Confinement, Deportation, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, and Misogyny
mysterymom40's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Grief, Bullying, and Classism
Moderate: Police brutality, Sexual content, Murder, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Gun violence, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Death
Minor: Infidelity