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emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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
This was simply a great book. I loved all of the characters, the story was captivating and emotional, and Ko is a wonderful writer - I'd definitely seek out other books of hers. It also sheds light on an important societal issue, and I think it's a very important thing to be aware of. I'd recommend this book to anyone who lives in the United States or anyone who likes good stories about families.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Grief, Abandonment, and Deportation
Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Infidelity, Racism, Self harm, Sexual content, Xenophobia, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Abortion