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rachs_booknook's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
murderousscottishgremlin's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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? No
4.25
Emotionally charged vignettes surrounding themes of motherhood and diaspora experience. Teared up at a few points.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Eating disorder, and Homophobia
chelibrary's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rmiddleton11's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
The most beautiful portrayal of the complex relationship between mothers and daughters. The storytelling is rich and the characters are so perfectly imperfect you can relate. It was slower than I expected, so it took me entirely too long to finish and I had to switch back and forth between the paperback and audiobook. However, even with all of that, I’m sure I will read again and find so much more that I missed the first time. A truly beautiful compilation of stories.
“And now I also see what part of me is Chinese. It is so obvious. It is my family.”
“And now I also see what part of me is Chinese. It is so obvious. It is my family.”
cheungayin_'s review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cassie_mard's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
wintersavenger's review
4.0
I began this book not quite knowing what to expect. Being from a tiny, extremely religious island in the North of Scotland, Chinese culture and history is not something that I've ever really been able to explore outside books I've recently picked up through recommendations and book clubs.
The history, the information alone was fascinating enough for me to explore. The relationships, both strained and strengthened between mothers and daughters provided an interesting tale that I will admit, did manage to get me to tear up at the end after June makes a connection to her mother's past that the mother herself had always dreamed of.
The history, the information alone was fascinating enough for me to explore. The relationships, both strained and strengthened between mothers and daughters provided an interesting tale that I will admit, did manage to get me to tear up at the end after June makes a connection to her mother's past that the mother herself had always dreamed of.
rainee_deverell's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0