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A review by frankijace
What's Eating Jackie Oh? by Patricia Park
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Rating: 5/5 stars
Thank you NetGalley for giving me access to an ARC of this book. I finished this book in less than two days, that's how motivated I was to keep reading it. I loved the way the author's writing flowed right from the beginning. The author made Jackie a relatable character from the beginning, and didn't mind pointing out the issues AAPI persons face on a daily basis since COVID happened. It was refreshing seeing the brutally honest facts and statistics, because they NEED to be talked about and publicized in every way possible, including in fictional books based on our world. I am glad to have read this book and gain a better understanding of something I didn't have as much knowledge about before. Even fictional books can be educational.
Thank you NetGalley for giving me access to an ARC of this book. I finished this book in less than two days, that's how motivated I was to keep reading it. I loved the way the author's writing flowed right from the beginning. The author made Jackie a relatable character from the beginning, and didn't mind pointing out the issues AAPI persons face on a daily basis since COVID happened. It was refreshing seeing the brutally honest facts and statistics, because they NEED to be talked about and publicized in every way possible, including in fictional books based on our world. I am glad to have read this book and gain a better understanding of something I didn't have as much knowledge about before. Even fictional books can be educational.