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A review by ashley729
Sour Heart by Jenny Zhang
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Wow, I must say II am relieved these stories are fiction, the front cover flap had me a bit confused and some of the stories were rather cruel at times. A collection of stories told from the daughters of Chinese immigrants in New York. While each story was its own there was some Easter eggs with characters who popped up again. A common thread woven through all the stories was family, how different relationships look, and the sacrifices immigrant parents make so their children have a chance at a better life. It also explores the pressure put on immigrant children who end up carrying the burden of making the journey worth it for their parents who did not get the chance to explore the opportunities that exist in the US. The stories can be a lot — there is cruelty, bitterness, and sour hearts throughout. Each essay wraps itself up so this is a good book to come back to as there are clear places you can stop reading/process!
Wow, I must say II am relieved these stories are fiction, the front cover flap had me a bit confused and some of the stories were rather cruel at times. A collection of stories told from the daughters of Chinese immigrants in New York. While each story was its own there was some Easter eggs with characters who popped up again. A common thread woven through all the stories was family, how different relationships look, and the sacrifices immigrant parents make so their children have a chance at a better life. It also explores the pressure put on immigrant children who end up carrying the burden of making the journey worth it for their parents who did not get the chance to explore the opportunities that exist in the US. The stories can be a lot — there is cruelty, bitterness, and sour hearts throughout. Each essay wraps itself up so this is a good book to come back to as there are clear places you can stop reading/process!