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A review by fkshg8465
The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Liked how all the loose ends were tied up. Liked how the reality of their situations were contrasted to the model ministry expectations. Liked the acknowledgement of what happened to Rodney King and the impact it had on the community (in this and in her other book When We Kept to Ourselves).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Infidelity, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Deportation