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175 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781646221486
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Catapult
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Description
How can we live with integrity and pleasure in this world of police brutality and racism? An Asian American activist is challenged by his mother to face this question in this powerful—and funny—debut novel of generational change, a mother’s secret...
Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
informative 45%
challenging 44%
hopeful 24%
funny 23%
inspiring 22%
tense 20%
sad 7%
dark 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Police brutalityModerate
Death, Racial slursMinor
Sexism, Sexual content175 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781646221486
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Catapult
Publication date: 04 October 2022
Description
How can we live with integrity and pleasure in this world of police brutality and racism? An Asian American activist is challenged by his mother to face this question in this powerful—and funny—debut novel of generational change, a mother’s secret...
Community Reviews Summary of 242 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
informative 45%
challenging 44%
hopeful 24%
funny 23%
inspiring 22%
tense 20%
sad 7%
dark 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Police brutalityModerate
Death, Racial slursMinor
Sexism, Sexual content