cecilowo's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.5
freudslanaplaylist's review
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.0
libraryoferikaruss's review
4.5
“Live what you believe in. Keep questioning your privilege and those who have power”
A genuinely funny and enjoyable read! Whacky and lovably flawed characters, as well as hard-hitting, emotional conversations that can’t be easily resolved. Ending was too neat for me – very rom-com like (I think this was the author’s intention). Lui’s writing deserves to be performed.
jaclyn_sixminutesforme's review
4.0
This play was such an incredible read, I had to read it in one sitting! This was a meet-the-parents Christmas drama with a twist! It came complete with discussions of racism, cultural awareness, family politics, class, self discovery and so much more! I only wish I could see this performed as the characters were so complex and well developed, with a plot that had me on the edge of my seat (particularly in that final scene)! Highly recommend, and I absolutely can not wait to read more from Nakkiah Lui!
jmsay's review
challenging
funny
informative
fast-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
3.75
lost_in_books247's review
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
khakipantsofsex's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Racial slurs and Homophobia
asimenia's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
keeley_allen's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
emiliagn's review
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0