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maybak's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I find that the main character, Anh, was beautifully written. Pin managed to give her a lot of depth and layers as we start the story with Anh as a little girl facing the
I found the way she wrote about how this ordeal each affected them and their relationship as siblings very powerful. Pin created complex characters that seem very realistic with their own flaws, tourments and unachieved dreams. This was a beautiful ode to the migrant experience, and surviving such a great loss at a tender age.
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Death of parent, War, and Pandemic/Epidemic
rachela_7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Child death, Hate crime, Racism, Sexual violence, and War
sakisreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Flitting between narratives is brilliant when it is well-executed, and Cecile Pin absolutely nails it 👏🏼
I was gripped throughout and thought Pin had cleverly and concisely expressed this story. I am looking forward to exploring her other writing. 4.5 out of 5 stars for me, thank you ✨
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Abandonment, and War
Moderate: Drug use, Racial slurs, and Racism
chrysos79's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Child death, Trafficking, and Death of parent
Minor: Xenophobia and War
rosy24's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Sexual violence, Trafficking, Death of parent, and War
urbanheron's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, and Grief
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and War
kirareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Rape, and Murder
augie_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Trafficking, Grief, Death of parent, and War
maggiemcfly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Rape
Minor: Alcoholism
kt_schutte's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: War
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Sexual violence, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcohol