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We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story by Simu Liu
1.0
Review edited on October 25, 2023:
Downgraded to 1 star. I don't support genocide apologists. Someone tweeted "Simu loves white approval" and she's completely right. The anecdotes about his parents were the closest he'd ever been to being genuine. Everything else was all about brown-nosing.
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I received an ALC from Libro FM in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars
We Were Dreamers tells the story of Simu and his tumultous journey to becoming a Marvel superhero. This memoir also tells the story of Simu's parents.
To begin with, I really liked Simu's prose. It was simple, but carefully and effectively worded. I also loved his narration so much. He has a way of hooking the listener with humour and honesty. The chapters dedicated to his parents' story were my favourite part of this memoir, much to my surprise. Learning about how his parents struggled to access higher education because of China's policies really made me stop and reflect on myself. It made me more thankful for having relatively easy and open access to higher education. His parents had to fight for everything in life, including the easy things that you and I have taken for granted. I truly enjoyed listening to the story of Simu's parents. I wish I could sit down with them and interview them myself.
I was very invested in Simu's troubled relationship with his parents. Phew. Simu did not hold back. I would have liked to learn in more detail about how Simu mended his relationship with his parents. We get the sense that their relationship was slowly put together throughout the years that Simu worked and struggled as an actor. As much as I would have liked to delve deeper into the details, I am conscious that this is not my story to tell. I was a little too invested in this tumultuous son and parents relationship. I could see a little bit of my parents in his parents, so I guess that's why I am more curious than I should be.
I also really identified with Simu's career-related experience. His interview techniques? Genius. I bookmarked that so quickly. It's fascinating that getting fired from a job he despised is what finally pushed him to pursue his dreams. It really made me reflect on my own career and dreams. Alas, I don't think I have Simu's strength and determination to make my dreams come true. Maybe one day, it will happen for me. All that to say that those who are struggling to find their career and their place in this world will definitely relate to this memoir.
Downgraded to 1 star. I don't support genocide apologists. Someone tweeted "Simu loves white approval" and she's completely right. The anecdotes about his parents were the closest he'd ever been to being genuine. Everything else was all about brown-nosing.
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I received an ALC from Libro FM in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars
We Were Dreamers tells the story of Simu and his tumultous journey to becoming a Marvel superhero. This memoir also tells the story of Simu's parents.
To begin with, I really liked Simu's prose. It was simple, but carefully and effectively worded. I also loved his narration so much. He has a way of hooking the listener with humour and honesty. The chapters dedicated to his parents' story were my favourite part of this memoir, much to my surprise. Learning about how his parents struggled to access higher education because of China's policies really made me stop and reflect on myself. It made me more thankful for having relatively easy and open access to higher education. His parents had to fight for everything in life, including the easy things that you and I have taken for granted. I truly enjoyed listening to the story of Simu's parents. I wish I could sit down with them and interview them myself.
I was very invested in Simu's troubled relationship with his parents. Phew. Simu did not hold back. I would have liked to learn in more detail about how Simu mended his relationship with his parents. We get the sense that their relationship was slowly put together throughout the years that Simu worked and struggled as an actor. As much as I would have liked to delve deeper into the details, I am conscious that this is not my story to tell. I was a little too invested in this tumultuous son and parents relationship. I could see a little bit of my parents in his parents, so I guess that's why I am more curious than I should be.
I also really identified with Simu's career-related experience. His interview techniques? Genius. I bookmarked that so quickly. It's fascinating that getting fired from a job he despised is what finally pushed him to pursue his dreams. It really made me reflect on my own career and dreams. Alas, I don't think I have Simu's strength and determination to make my dreams come true. Maybe one day, it will happen for me. All that to say that those who are struggling to find their career and their place in this world will definitely relate to this memoir.