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A review by she_loves_to_read
Paper Names by Susie Luo
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
In her debut novel, Susie introduces us to 3 very different characters with equally different personalities. Whose lives and paths are inextricably interwoven after one shocking experience brings them together. Ending with an equally shocking event that tears them apart. Leaving them evaluating what's really important in life.
Despite their many perceived differences, there are many more things that they have in common. Including living under a cloud of sacrifice, regret, language barriers, cultural differences, and broken and future dreams whilst navigating familial and societal expectations. Each of them striving to build the lives that dreams are made of. Only to find that history, complex family dynamics, generational trauma, and the secrets and lies that they are running from are causing them to make choices and take actions that are severely impacting those perceived ideas and dreams. Ultimately, taking them on a journey of self-discovery to find and work out what the important things are in life.
Told via 3 pov's and across dual timelines, a detailed, clever, and multi-level storyline, with well structures, developed, relatable, and realistic characters. Susi's debut is a powerful, emotive, and thoight-provoking read that will leave you reaching for the tissues.
Despite their many perceived differences, there are many more things that they have in common. Including living under a cloud of sacrifice, regret, language barriers, cultural differences, and broken and future dreams whilst navigating familial and societal expectations. Each of them striving to build the lives that dreams are made of. Only to find that history, complex family dynamics, generational trauma, and the secrets and lies that they are running from are causing them to make choices and take actions that are severely impacting those perceived ideas and dreams. Ultimately, taking them on a journey of self-discovery to find and work out what the important things are in life.
Told via 3 pov's and across dual timelines, a detailed, clever, and multi-level storyline, with well structures, developed, relatable, and realistic characters. Susi's debut is a powerful, emotive, and thoight-provoking read that will leave you reaching for the tissues.