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elizabeth_juliet 's review for:
The Downstairs Girl
by Stacey Lee
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A beautiful slice of life about the trials and tribulations of a Chinese-American young woman in 1890s Atlanta
Jo Kuan was a wonderfully written character! Formerly a hat maker but laid off because of her race, Jo pseudonymously publishes a column in the local newspaper challenging the fixed Southern ideals about gender and race, while simultaneously working as a maid for a wealthy Atlanta family.
Unsure about her past, Jo’s journey to discover who her parents are and what their story is gets her tangled up with a notorious criminal and engulfed in society drama. Stacey Lee weaves a wonderful story about finding one’s roots, challenging stereotypes, and fighting prejudice.
Jo Kuan was a wonderfully written character! Formerly a hat maker but laid off because of her race, Jo pseudonymously publishes a column in the local newspaper challenging the fixed Southern ideals about gender and race, while simultaneously working as a maid for a wealthy Atlanta family.
Unsure about her past, Jo’s journey to discover who her parents are and what their story is gets her tangled up with a notorious criminal and engulfed in society drama. Stacey Lee weaves a wonderful story about finding one’s roots, challenging stereotypes, and fighting prejudice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Violence
Moderate: Racial slurs, Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide, Alcohol