A review by squibberoni
Exciting Times by Naoise Dolan

fast-paced
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

The one positive thing I took away was that it was (I think) the first book I read that was set in contemporary Hong Kong and had all these descriptions of the city after I've lived in it. It was surreal and fascinating to read about Central and the MTR station and the cinema on Paterson street and all these places I've passed countless times and been to myself. Kinda see how Westerners feel abt most books now lol. The writing was also very - cultured? There were like long witty trains of thought. But mostly the story and characters made me feel lowkey depressed about life. Didn't like it that much but needed to finish it. Also the ending was so inconclusive - I read for the ending and it did not satisfy. So ehh.
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