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A review by blueinkandpaperstars
Dearest Intimate by Suchen Christine Lim
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Dearest Intimate was such a lovely book to read! It’s not one that I would’ve picked up on my own, but I do like to step outside of my comfort zone every now and then, especially when I find something that really intrigues me like what happened this time!
I really like how the story was told through a dual pov. I think it really adds to the idea that we are learning more about the characters as they are revealed to each other (at least in the case of the grandmother slowly being revealed to the granddaughter). We get to understand how to women from to very different times navigated their place in the world as women and how they faced their struggles.
This book is extremely well written. It has a beautifully poetic writing style that works wonderfully to tell this story. Also, if you love reading books with a strong cultural component to them you really have to give this one a chance!
Once again I want to thank @marshallcavendish @tandemcollectiveuk @tandemcollectiveglobal and @nacsingapore for giving me the opportunity to read this beautiful book and be part of this lovely experience!
I really like how the story was told through a dual pov. I think it really adds to the idea that we are learning more about the characters as they are revealed to each other (at least in the case of the grandmother slowly being revealed to the granddaughter). We get to understand how to women from to very different times navigated their place in the world as women and how they faced their struggles.
This book is extremely well written. It has a beautifully poetic writing style that works wonderfully to tell this story. Also, if you love reading books with a strong cultural component to them you really have to give this one a chance!
Once again I want to thank @marshallcavendish @tandemcollectiveuk @tandemcollectiveglobal and @nacsingapore for giving me the opportunity to read this beautiful book and be part of this lovely experience!