A review by steamedcheese
Bone by Fae Myenne Ng

dark emotional mysterious reflective

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is one of the books that I purchased for $1 on a whim at Bookoff, so I didn't have the HIGHEST expectations for it. What struck me the most about this book is how it travels backwards in time from beginning to end. I think that this style adds a sense of mystery and intrigue. I also think that this book had a lot of really interesting images and memorable moments which stuck with me. It is the kind of book that I don't necessarily LOVE reading, but I would be happy to write an essay about. Last note -- the rhythm of the book is also very interesting. It reminds me of the kind of sharp and straight forward tones of Cantonese, and I honestly think that this detail (whether intentional or not) added to the realism of the book to me.