A review by macsenbesemer
A Pho Love Story by Loan Le

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

I listened to this book as an audio book, and I would definitely recommend doing it that way!! As someone who has basic at best  knowledge of Vietnamese culture, I felt fully imeresed in Little Saigon (also, I didn’t have to butcher all the Vietnamese phrases and dishes in my head). It was a cute story, and I enjoyed listening to it. The ending was a bit predictable, but I still found it satisfying to see 2 families come together. I would recommend this read for someone who just wants something fun and cute, nothing more. It does discuss racism and traditional families, but it is first and foremost a rom-com. 
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