A review by riajasfuentes
Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

This book isn’t something you should take super seriously. It’s just pure chaos with a sprinkle of culture. 

Adult Meddy is someone I came to love. She tried her hardest to really start to stand up for herself and as a daughter in a Chinese family, I related a lot to her thoughts as an adult and the pressure of staying within the family and always pleasing her parents. 

The aunties were an over-exaggerated caricature. For me, they were a bit too overdone but they made me laugh with all the incredulity I felt with their actions. 

This book is just pure laughter, confusion, incredulity, and unhinged chaos all in one. Read if you’re looking to just get away from life. (and btw, don’t take anything too seriously) 
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