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A review by saltytiger
Bliss Montage by Ling Ma
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Think I can officially say I’m a Ling Ma fan. This collection left me feeling confused, anxious, thoughtful, hopeful, and disappointed all at once. You can tell these stories are very personal to Ma, which I appreciate. Each story does end pretty abruptly, but I didn’t mind it. If you don’t enjoy open endings and surrealism, this may not be for you. My favorites were Los Angeles, G, and Office Hours. Will definitely be thinking on these stories for a while.
Minor: Domestic abuse and Xenophobia