A review by aweekinthelife
The Charm Buyers by Lillian Howan

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

a story set in Tahiti during the time of French nuclear testing. the story centers Marc Antoine, a Hakka Chinese son of a successful pearl farmer. the writing is good and there's a lot of exploration about colonialism/imperialism, family (relationships and obligation), community, love, and loss. the writing is beautiful but the book is not a favorite for me.

content warning note: shares the same relationship as The Death of Vivek Oji and Earthlings
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