A review by sarah_faichney
Chinglish by Sue Cheung

5.0

This reminded me so much of my beloved Judy Blumes from childhood! As an old duffer now, I find it fascinating to see things from a young person's perspective and Sue Cheung does this very well through Jo Kwan. It puts me in mind of the saying about not expecting your child to tell you the big stuff if you don't listen to the small stuff, for that was the big stuff to them all along. As adults, I think we forget the way that children see the minutiae we often overlook. I guess we are too busy sweating our own small/big stuff. I loved the illustrations throughout. I didn't realise this story was partly autobiographical. The author is a true inspiration and I have no doubt that this book, and the humorous and engaging manner in which it is written, will help others in similar circumstances. Ditto the signposting at the end. I hope it was cathartic to write. Overall a great read. More please, Sue Cheung!