A review by raco_vl
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Oh my god. This is the only book i've ever annotated so heavily, because i used it for an analysis essay.

it's just the perfect length and perfect pace. you never get bored reading it, but you aren't slammed in the face with climax after climax after climax. 

i think this book does a great job at adding some real drama to domestic fiction. the use of setting by having it in a planned neighborhood really adds to the unaltruistic ways the richardson's treat Pearl and Mia. I also think the use of that to further drive the wedge between Pearl and Mia's relationship is done beautifully. And then the whole court case about the adopted child? Perfect way to build on Mia's character and push the conversation of 'Mother and Daughter'.

i'd have to read the book again to give a much better review, but i read this book in one day (i am a slower reader). i'd call it a must read.