A review by cassiebartelme
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

While I appreciate a WWI/WWII story in a different setting (in this case Malay aka modern day Malaysia) with multiple POVs  and timelines I ultimately found this one just okay. With so much going on, I never felt that connected with the characters who should have been the heart of the novel. 
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