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A review by matcha_pages
The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I found Margot to be insufferable and the plot/mystery of Mina's death a disappointment.
Margot grows up resenting her single-mom for being so foreign, poor, and different. As an adult, she barely keeps in contact with her mom. After Mina dies, Margot goes on a crusade to learn more about her mom's past, find her biological father, and defend her mother's legacy. To me, it seemed Margot did this to cleanse her guilt of not having a better relationship with her mom while she had the chance. Just rubbed me the wrong way.
On the other hand, Mina's story was heartwrenching and full of grit. It was the only thing keeping me from DNF-ing this book.
Margot grows up resenting her single-mom for being so foreign, poor, and different. As an adult, she barely keeps in contact with her mom. After Mina dies, Margot goes on a crusade to learn more about her mom's past, find her biological father, and defend her mother's legacy. To me, it seemed Margot did this to cleanse her guilt of not having a better relationship with her mom while she had the chance. Just rubbed me the wrong way.
On the other hand, Mina's story was heartwrenching and full of grit. It was the only thing keeping me from DNF-ing this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault