A review by jeanneyhd
Little Gods by Meng Jin

adventurous informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book challenges the way the reader thinks about their parents' "past lives," or life before children. The plot is not about the main character's development, but rather the development of her mother through her eyes and what she can uncover after the mother's death.  This is a great read for children of diaspora, children who aren't well connected to their parents, and for children who still seek a deeper meaning in life.