A review by mcz_reads
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

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4.0

I don't know why I'm surprised that a memoir about the death of the author's mother brought me to tears as often as it did, yet here we are. The book starts slow and at first feels like the stringing together of random moments and subjects, but by the end Zauner has created a layered story about grief, love, identity, and culture. There's an impressive balance between accountability and credibility, particularly in writing about herself and her mother. The author is open about her characters' flaws and mistakes, but still conveys the reasoning behind their thought processes and actions. The way she connects food to specific memories and ideas about culture makes the memoir stand out, though I did find some of the descriptions and ideas a bit repetitive. The writing style is creative but not overly artsy; the language and prose are very accessible. I think this is a great book for those who enjoy memoirs and readers looking for books about grief or mother-daughter relationships.
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