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A review by georginap92
If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received a gifted audiobook from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review which is entirely my own
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, after the synopsis promises a summer of repairing and finding new connections, and not really much else to be taken from that to be honest, but I was intrigued, and what an absolute lovely and representative read!
The author has done a brilliant job of creating such a wonderful vast collection of characters with found family vibes, whilst staying true to their personalities and traditions, including such a fantastic reputation within the LGBT community as well as the Chinese-British community. I loved the backdrop for the book, and enjoyed the girls trip to Cornwall on Elsie's trek to find Theresa.
I loved the connection that all the girls had, and the inclusion of the fan fiction, it really helped to build Elsie's character and give her depth, she didn't feel like a one dimensional character, she is easily a young woman who I would have loved to be friends with, and I like that we spent a lot of the book within Elsie's mind trying to figure out if she is *something* enough, I felt like it was really relatable to those within that age groups, after just finishing college, a lot of 19 year olds still aren't really sure who they are, and for someone like Elsie with the extra homelife pressures, the sexuality and nationality pressures, I really felt for her, and spent majority of the book cheering her on, you are good enough Elsie!
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, after the synopsis promises a summer of repairing and finding new connections, and not really much else to be taken from that to be honest, but I was intrigued, and what an absolute lovely and representative read!
The author has done a brilliant job of creating such a wonderful vast collection of characters with found family vibes, whilst staying true to their personalities and traditions, including such a fantastic reputation within the LGBT community as well as the Chinese-British community. I loved the backdrop for the book, and enjoyed the girls trip to Cornwall on Elsie's trek to find Theresa.
I loved the connection that all the girls had, and the inclusion of the fan fiction, it really helped to build Elsie's character and give her depth, she didn't feel like a one dimensional character, she is easily a young woman who I would have loved to be friends with, and I like that we spent a lot of the book within Elsie's mind trying to figure out if she is *something* enough, I felt like it was really relatable to those within that age groups, after just finishing college, a lot of 19 year olds still aren't really sure who they are, and for someone like Elsie with the extra homelife pressures, the sexuality and nationality pressures, I really felt for her, and spent majority of the book cheering her on, you are good enough Elsie!