A review by amanda9269
The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim

3.0

I find it quite ironic but when I first read this book in Year 7 I rated it 5 stars but now on the reread after analysing it for english it’s 3 stars. Now let me explain, I think this was a lovely contemporary for young adults to enjoy. It was relatable as both a teenager and Asian living in Australia and the food references where just mouth watering. However I think it was trying to cover a lot of topics in one. Mental health and romance usually aren’t the best combination and I’ll say Rory and Anna’s relationship didn’t really fit too well with the theme of this book. Aside from that and how bored I got from over analysing a pretty decent read and English book.