A review by liaer
Real Americans by Rachel Khong

emotional reflective slow-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

3.75

This is definitely a book I wouldn't recommend to people, but I wouldn't dissuade them from reading either.

I just didn't love it. I felt the pacing was a bit slow and there were times when I felt like the author either went into too much detail or not enough. I wish I had more clarity with

the time slowing down super power. I also don't feel like she did enough with it to justify having a magical power in an otherwise very realistic book.

I thought it had very interesting themes and through lines between Mai, Lily, and Nick. The over arching story was much more interesting to me than actually reading it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Pregnancy

Moderate: Death, Alcohol

Minor: Body shaming, Rape, Suicide, Death of parent