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A review by kaykay38
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok
4.0
Amazing story, but sad ending.
Kim's experience is heartbreaking. Kwok did an amazing job in portraying the stark reality. Probably because she herself lived through a similar reality.
I could really relate to the main character as a fellow Chinese American who came to America at age 9 and a half but for a much different reason.
The 12-year time skip is very disappointing and jolting. After all of Kim's hard work and dedication, she does not tell of her success and feeling in finally reaching her goal.
She did not elaborate upon college. That was very disappointing.
The saddest was the breakup.
This is a very inspiring book that has changed my outlook on life a bit. I just really wish there was more! Another 200 pages would have been wonderful. The story was just so inspiring and captivating!
Kim's experience is heartbreaking. Kwok did an amazing job in portraying the stark reality. Probably because she herself lived through a similar reality.
I could really relate to the main character as a fellow Chinese American who came to America at age 9 and a half but for a much different reason.
The 12-year time skip is very disappointing and jolting. After all of Kim's hard work and dedication, she does not tell of her success and feeling in finally reaching her goal.
She did not elaborate upon college. That was very disappointing.
The saddest was the breakup.
This is a very inspiring book that has changed my outlook on life a bit. I just really wish there was more! Another 200 pages would have been wonderful. The story was just so inspiring and captivating!