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A review by kipsfj
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I really wish I could rate this higher. Unfortunately this book is not worth the hype it is receiving.
I was so excited to read this story about Malaya (present day Malaysia) during the Japanese occupation during World War II, when they invaded the country from the north, and threw out the British occupiers. In The Storm We Made, the main character Cecily is living with the consequences of this invasion and her secret role in it.
The entire family of 5 is in a competition to see who can be the most selfish so I’m having a hard time pinpointing which one I hated the most.. (The youngest daughter & her friend Yuki definitely wins the selfish contest though.)
The very graphic descriptions of triggering events was something I was not prepared for, especially in chapter 2. I don’t think the graphic nature benefited the book in any way and was used to shock readers rather than add to the story.
I was so excited to read this story about Malaya (present day Malaysia) during the Japanese occupation during World War II, when they invaded the country from the north, and threw out the British occupiers. In The Storm We Made, the main character Cecily is living with the consequences of this invasion and her secret role in it.
The entire family of 5 is in a competition to see who can be the most selfish so I’m having a hard time pinpointing which one I hated the most.. (The youngest daughter & her friend Yuki definitely wins the selfish contest though.)
The very graphic descriptions of triggering events was something I was not prepared for, especially in chapter 2. I don’t think the graphic nature benefited the book in any way and was used to shock readers rather than add to the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Rape