pedanther's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror and Death
Minor: Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Cultural appropriation, and Murder
blackaliss's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Solid period piece, so much so the supernatural plot elements are underwhelming in comparison. Come for the ancient Manchurian curse, stay for the insightful look into 1920s Hollywood and the delightful Pekes with each their own personality.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cultural appropriation
It’s not disrespectful or appropriative at all, but the white author does write about Chinese people and mysticism, which might send today’s audience into hysterics. The book is not for you if you’re overly sensitive.
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