Reviews

Chimica by Weike Wang

jenniemayfield's review against another edition

4.0

Wow this book made me feel a lot of things. I get anxious when people in books are anxious and usually put them down, but I kept going and it was so sweet and worth it. The writing made me feel like I was actually in her head which was wonderful.

tstreets's review against another edition

5.0

I don't really know what to say about this book, other than that I really, truly enjoyed it. A strange and interesting writing style that beautifully complemented the confessional, stream-of-consciousness subject matter. Highly recommended.

jacquinotjackie's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

i enjoy the stream of consciousness style of writing here. probably because it feels a lot like my own brain.

an enjoyable story about complicated childhood 
and relationship with your parents, how that warps your ideas of love and life, and how to find your own way.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Infidelity

juniperd's review against another edition

3.0

weike wang is a clever writer. her nameless main character is ambivalent and detached, yet the story is full of emotion and connection. wang's writing style is spare -- seemingly straightforward and blunt -- yet there is much just below the surface. i would have liked a wee bit more depth from some of the supporting characters, like the boyfriend, and the best friend. they were great props for the main character, yet interesting in their own right. i was also a bit 'meh' with the ending.

negar77br's review against another edition

5.0

i love Wang’s writing style. she writes in the same way that i process thoughts in my head. her experience as a chinese american in the U.S. felt very relatable. i loved reading about how she navigated her relationships and her PhD.

gmf's review against another edition

funny reflective 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

4.0

lovemydolphins's review against another edition

funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

amelia_grace22's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-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? It's complicated

4.25

dangos's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective

3.0

Not a fan of the style, almost reads like a collection of microblogs. Sometimes funny, but hard to follow any story and I didn’t particularly care for the main character.

evergreenreader's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0