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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
The layout and writing just doesn't work for me. There are so many perspectives to keep track of (at least one didn't feel relevant to the story). Plus there are a whole bunch of Asian slang and terms to keep track of (which for the record, I really appreciate the author not compromising that). I'm sure the story is great as I do love the movie, but the book just isn't working for me.
It was such a fun read. I fell in love with the characters it's just a great book over all I would recommend it to everyone.
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Listened as an audiobook, which I think was a good choice! The narrator gave each of the characters distinct personalities in her portrayals of each of them, which helped keep the various characters straight in my head. Still a bit confusing given the sheer number of characters, but very entertaining overall. Excited to keep listening and to watch the movie!
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have mixed feelings. I appreciate the diversity in characters getting attention in more mainstream media lately, and I found it to be a very refreshing and compelling story.
That being said, I think that the book could perpetuate harmful stereotypes through offensive language or ideas.
For example, the author uses the N word and the F word, and I don't believe the person who said the N word to be a Black character, and although it might be an extremely subtle implication that it's wrong to do so, there was no outright indication of the offensiveness or harmfulness, so I feel that it really just normalizes use of such terms.
It also uses the G slur, specifically in a way that's supposed to seem positive, which is troubling when many people still think the word isn't offensive.
There's also another point in the book where ideas of blatant homophobia and toxic masculinity are displayed in a way that is not constructive and thus potentially harmful.
That being said, I think that the book could perpetuate harmful stereotypes through offensive language or ideas.
For example, the author uses the N word and the F word, and I don't believe the person who said the N word to be a Black character, and although it might be an extremely subtle implication that it's wrong to do so, there was no outright indication of the offensiveness or harmfulness, so I feel that it really just normalizes use of such terms.
It also uses the G slur, specifically in a way that's supposed to seem positive, which is troubling when many people still think the word isn't offensive.
There's also another point in the book where ideas of blatant homophobia and toxic masculinity are displayed in a way that is not constructive and thus potentially harmful.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun, over the top, entertaining read. It was bingeable and the perfect summer read. Not a lot of depth, and the extreme wealth almost made me sick. The ending felt a little rushed and lots of things unresolved. Guess I’ll need to read the next one :)