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A review by thewordsdevourer
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
so compulsively readable. a major strength of little fires everywhere is definitely its characters: ng is able to somehow craft a solid life background story for almost every single one of them, allowing us to understand them and their fears and why they are the way they are, and thus making it impossible for us to point to a 'villain' or conclusively identify anyone as 'bad.'
its study on the characters' psyche is perhaps my favorite aspect of the book. its structure also adds mystery to the plot, while the theme of mother-daughter relationships (and the book clearly has that in abundance) is highlighted time and again either stirringly, touchingly, or thought-provokingly.
though i do feel that the ending is a bit rushed and there's some loopholes in logic, ultimately, i appreciate this book for affirming that we're all human and everyone's just trying their best.
its study on the characters' psyche is perhaps my favorite aspect of the book. its structure also adds mystery to the plot, while the theme of mother-daughter relationships (and the book clearly has that in abundance) is highlighted time and again either stirringly, touchingly, or thought-provokingly.
though i do feel that the ending is a bit rushed and there's some loopholes in logic, ultimately, i appreciate this book for affirming that we're all human and everyone's just trying their best.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Racism, and Kidnapping
Minor: Abandonment and Death