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

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

5.0

We know how the story ends from the very beginning -- "Lydia is dead" -- but the ending is still heartbreaking and surprising. Ng navigates the innermost thoughts and feelings of a family following a shared traumatic event. Racial tensions, gender roles, and family stress are common themes throughout the story. Every character is unique and well-developed. This is my favorite book of all time, and I can't recommend it enough.
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