320 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984803252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 11 June 2019
Description
Lush and visual, chock-full of delicious recipes, Roselle Lim's magical debut novel is about food, heritage, and finding family in the most unexpected places. At the news of her mother's death, Natalie Tan returns home. The two women hadn't spoke...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,541 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 63%
hopeful 60%
reflective 35%
inspiring 29%
sad 16%
funny 10%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 4%
dark 2%
informative 2%
challenging 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Car accident, Sexual content, Ableism
320 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781984803252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Berkley Books
Publication date: 11 June 2019
Description
Lush and visual, chock-full of delicious recipes, Roselle Lim's magical debut novel is about food, heritage, and finding family in the most unexpected places. At the news of her mother's death, Natalie Tan returns home. The two women hadn't spoke...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,541 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 63%
hopeful 60%
reflective 35%
inspiring 29%
sad 16%
funny 10%
mysterious 10%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 4%
dark 2%
informative 2%
challenging 1%
tense 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 49% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 13%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disordersMinor
Car accident, Sexual content, Ableism