A review by whatannikareads
Afterparties by Anthony Veasna So

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

4.25

I enjoyed a majority of these short stories! One of the stories I did not care for, but for the most part this was a really intimate look into the Cambodian American experience in Stockton, CA. I appreciate that the stories wove fibers of what seems to be Anthony’s real-life experiences and people on his life. It’s very educational about this particular ASAM subculture that needs more light shed upon it. I also appreciate that the last story educated me on a school shooting I’d never even heard of until this book, which is so unfortunate, but I love the perspective he took on it. I’m so sad he wasn’t able to see his final work published, but I’m so glad it exists. 
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