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193 reviews
Daughters of Shandong by Eve J. Chung
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
My heart is full and heavy at the same time. This was such a beautiful book. I had so many mixed emotions while listening to it. This is both thought-provoking and educational. It is the second book I've read about Chinese culture, and each time, I'm in awe. The most beautiful part of the book for me is the relationship between a mother and a daughter. I tried my very best not to cry at the end. What a wonderful ending! And the author's note just topped it all off!
The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
My first from this author and my first time reading a book about Iranian culture. This is a bittersweet book. A slow burn but packs a big punch. I enjoyed this book as it touches on a lot of relevant topics both in the past and in the present. If you’re looking for a different kind of historical fiction with bittersweet romance (my favorite kind), put this on your TBR!
Real Americans by Rachel Khong
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a book that a lot of people said made it to one of their greatest reads of the year. Sadly, it didn’t do the same for me. I loved the narration as I listened to this on audio. It is very easy to listen to. I was listening very intently up until the last leg when it switched to the 3rd POV. It just got boring for me. Am I alone in this?