A review by reflectiverambling_nalana
Do Not Say We Have Nothing by Madeleine Thien

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A love letter to Chinese languages, storytelling, to their history, to classical music, and family blood and found. A hard hitting read about difficult times and the paths we take to, in the words of one character carve the "life (you) can live with" in the course of survival. Gives a great perspective on the flow of modern history from the eyes if citizens caught in the maelstrom and the search to find their lost narrative. 
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