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librariann 's review for:
Three Keys
by Kelly Yang
I really, really enjoyed Front Desk and those who did will find much to carry them as the character's stories are furthered. However, I was disappointed in how much this felt like an issue book compared to the first, where the stories of immigrants and prejudice were deftly woven with strong character development. Now that the characters have been introduced, the 1994 Proposition 187 ballot initiative takes center stage in driving the narrative. Yang did her homework, as evidenced by the notes at the end of the book, but as I was reading, I could ANTICIPATE that this was the kind of book that would have copious end notes.
Yang is still an excellent writer and I was engaged throughout, but while I could talk the first book up based on the "young person running a hotel" angle, the sequel feels like historical fiction. Not a bad thing, but I'd be interested to see how fans of the first feel about the story.
Yang is still an excellent writer and I was engaged throughout, but while I could talk the first book up based on the "young person running a hotel" angle, the sequel feels like historical fiction. Not a bad thing, but I'd be interested to see how fans of the first feel about the story.