A review by aweekinthelife
Bliss Montage by Ling Ma

dark mysterious 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

4.25

buddy read this one with a friend, which was a fun way to talk about each story. a very Asian American experience without the stories being aggressively/over-stated Asian American, which i enjoyed (lots of subtler discussions about power dynamics and relationships). some of the stories were wacky and brief while others, i wish continued because they left me with so many questions! 

favorite curse from the first story: 

I want to unleash a million babies inside him and burden him with their upbringing.