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I really enjoyed the second book in the Front Desk series. I specifically liked how this was semi biographical, and because of my age in 1994, I was unaware that this was happening in California.

pjbs's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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

3.75

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5.0

This awesome sequel to the bestseller Front Desk is another it for Yang. It's powerful, emotional, and engaging story draws in the reader to the struggles of Mia Tang, with her writing, the motel, and finding out her friend has immigrated illegally. I especially love the last sentence, in which the title originated.

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challenging inspiring tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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lcraig18's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad slow-paced

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

5.0

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4.0

Nice follow up to Front Desk! Addresses real & current issues with racism, difficulty making ends meet, and unfair legislation. Excellent read.

deschatjes's review against another edition

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4.0

Well written but agonising look at the plight of immigrants (legal and otherwise) through the lens of Mia and her classmates.
This is a historic flashback. The increased polarisation in recent years a stark reminder that things have not improved.

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