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A review by erikachung182
The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan
5.0
Please note: This book deals with depression and suicide.
This is a very different book from what I'm used to reading. But nonetheless, The Astonishing Color of After was a heartbreaking and beautiful read. The story deals with cross-cultural experiences, identity, mental health, and family. It's difficult to describe this book, but it was a wonderful experience to read (even though there were parts I felt really sad).
I think Emily X.R. Pan weaved an intricate story that dealt with difficult topics in a magical fashion. You can see the level of care and consideration Pan has for the topics and challenges of depression and family tragedy in the way the story is structured and in the writing. Some of the questions Leigh, our main character, has will never be answered, but I think that's very realistic. And despite not having all the answers she wants, this is a story about how she learns about her heritage, family and mother.
This is a very different book from what I'm used to reading. But nonetheless, The Astonishing Color of After was a heartbreaking and beautiful read. The story deals with cross-cultural experiences, identity, mental health, and family. It's difficult to describe this book, but it was a wonderful experience to read (even though there were parts I felt really sad).
I think Emily X.R. Pan weaved an intricate story that dealt with difficult topics in a magical fashion. You can see the level of care and consideration Pan has for the topics and challenges of depression and family tragedy in the way the story is structured and in the writing. Some of the questions Leigh, our main character, has will never be answered, but I think that's very realistic. And despite not having all the answers she wants, this is a story about how she learns about her heritage, family and mother.