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crimsonreader's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
A great example of "write what you know" done well. A very good debut novel.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Police brutality
kimveach's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.25
This was a terrific multi-generation historical fiction book. The history of the Chinese-Japanese War and the Civil War that followed it was new to me. And I think this might be the first book I've read with a setting in Taiwan.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Genocide, Gore, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
chaitai00's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Police brutality, Grief, Murder, and War
Moderate: Child death, Death, Forced institutionalization, Death of parent, and Colonisation