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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 2,031 reviews
Moods
hopeful 58%
lighthearted 52%
reflective 39%
inspiring 28%
sad 17%
mysterious 12%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
tense 2%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Fire/Fire injury, AbandonmentMinor
Car accident, Sexual content320 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 2,031 reviews
Moods
hopeful 58%
lighthearted 52%
reflective 39%
inspiring 28%
sad 17%
mysterious 12%
funny 9%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 6%
challenging 3%
tense 2%
dark 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 19%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parent, Grief, Mental illnessModerate
Death, Fire/Fire injury, AbandonmentMinor
Car accident, Sexual content