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A review by catle
Emergency Contact by Mary H.K. Choi
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
At first I was put off by the writing style because it was a lot of "telling" rather than "showing," and the characters weren't really likeable. It wasn't until further along when the pace picked up that I was able to connect with the story. The main characters are flawed; they're judgemental and bitter-- which is off-putting at first, but was explained later on. The secondary characters are flat for most of the book, but they're developed a bit later on as well. While the pop culture references may be unpalatable for some, I found them relateable as an 18 year old. They effectively set the story in the present. Although I have to admit, some of the dialogue choices were questionable.
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcoholism, Rape, and Sexual content
Minor: Racism