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A review by bookwyrmjulia
American Panda by Gloria Chao
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I enjoyed this book overall, and it deals with some tough topics that are worth exploring. It was funny, at times, and the college-life moments were a good reprieve from all the serious stuff.The ending felt rushed and a little forced. I didn't believe the mom's total 180.