hoofster006's review against another edition
5.0
Picture perfect town, picture perfect family, not a picture perfect ending.
mmarthia's review against another edition
3.0
a lot of unnecessary descriptions and it was very very very slow...
georgi_lvs_books's review against another edition
5.0
“Sometimes you need to scorch everything to the ground and start over.”
I really enjoyed this!
So many twists and OMG moments!
Throughly engrossed throughout.
I really adore Celeste Ng’s work!
I’m interested to see how the tv series turned out.
I really enjoyed this!
So many twists and OMG moments!
Throughly engrossed throughout.
I really adore Celeste Ng’s work!
I’m interested to see how the tv series turned out.
thelastcolour's review against another edition
4.0
this book was a whirlwind of complex characters and words that hit close to home. i did not expect to enjoy this story as much as i did, as always i was apprehensive because of the hype. hype leads to sky-high expectations that always fall short but this one didn't. i was pleasantly surprised to find myself so conflicted about each and every character and the decisions that they made. izzy was, by far, my favourite but i couldn't help but loving everything that mia stood for and pearl was wonderful and so similar to myself. i could go on for hours about their flaws but i won't. i will just say this: read this book if you want to escape, if you want to come out of this story looking at the world differently, at how the sun warms your skin, how the grass feels between your toes. this book will make you feel different, lighter, softer and more aware of the things you would usually take for granted.
youjely's review against another edition
3.0
Plot is intriguing, but bounces around a lot.
Too many times the author over explains characters instead of showing.
Too many times the author over explains characters instead of showing.
oclairej's review against another edition
4.0
Very uniquely written - the narrator seamlessly moves in and out of focus from the view of all the characters. The book is very character driven and the author doesn't spare details that helps you understand, relate and be pulled into the story. It's a slow starter but worth the time as the story starts to pick up speed and come together. Themes on motherhood, regret, being true to yourself, family identity, and the power of secrets.
I have not seen the TV series but understand the book and TV diverge in key ways. The book starts with the ending, and then the rest of the book helps answer the key question of the first chapter - how did these people end up here in this situation? What lead to this highly dramatic and explosive ending?
I have not seen the TV series but understand the book and TV diverge in key ways. The book starts with the ending, and then the rest of the book helps answer the key question of the first chapter - how did these people end up here in this situation? What lead to this highly dramatic and explosive ending?
thebooktrail88's review against another edition
4.0
Visit the locations in the novelLittle Fires Everywhere
An interesting and complex read this one. A mix of a complex family drama with all the dynamics of a dysfunction family and more, added to small-town politics. A character driven novel with each character carefully crafted and described.
The book starts off with the fire and the rest of the book goes back to see the lead up to such an event. There are many small fires in this book of dysfunctional people, relationships and more. Izzy has disappeared and she is suspected of arson.
The mix of the Richardson’s, Mia and Pearl was a very interesting interweaving of stories and emotions. When you add in the story of the Chinese baby being adopted by a rich white family despite having a poor birth mother, things get very emotional and highly charged.
So, not a book for those who really want to get a sense of small communities, issues which pervade communities of all shapes, sizes and colours. Shaker Heights is very much shaken by the end of these stories and I think many readers will be as well. The line between good and evil is not where you think.
kalivha's review against another edition
5.0
Was fully intending to give this 4 stars, but the last 20% of the book tied things together so well, I felt like it should be bumped up to 5. So in short: it starts out really well, and then gets better.