A review by kalldaff
Braised Pork by An Yu

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A meandering meditation on loss, whether it be loss of a loved one, a marriage, or a part of oneself. Although convoluted at times, I enjoyed seeing the way Jia Jia's relationships changed through the book. And of course the best part was the fish man (who was honestly very unsettling). I feel like you can tell this is the author's first work, and you can see hints of how her writing is going to develop into books like Ghost Music (which is a masterpiece). Would recommend to folks who like lit fic with weird little motifs. 
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