A review by ohkmurr
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Absolutely heartbreaking, but beautifully written. It reads a lot like a poem. The metaphors are vivid yet often unexpected, which adds freshness to the "family in grief" story. Plus, I always admire authors who can write in third-person omniscient and still tell a cohesive story without slowing the pace. Definitely one of the saddest books I've read. (It took me a bit longer to get through than I thought it would because the subject matter is so heavy.)
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