ky_q_xoxo 's review for:

Arrival by Ted Chiang

4.0

challenging mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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😱 I'm not usually an anthology girly, but this absolutely slapped. Almost all of the stories were highly rated, but Story of Your Life will definitely stick with me. I need to read Exhalation, like, now.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt

Moderate: Child death, Death, Suicide

Minor: Bullying, Racism, Sexism