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patty112's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
camillebergeron's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
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
4.5
miaaa_lenaaa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Like this was good i think i just didnt rly take much in tbh
I did like the semi interview style as a choice i just think it could have been executed a little better
I did like the semi interview style as a choice i just think it could have been executed a little better
Graphic: Death, Racism, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Abandonment
abi73x's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
coffeemybook's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
paulsnelling's review against another edition
4.0
Malaysian man tells his story to a book writing journalist. Initially comfortable for the time and place he falls rapidly for reasons which tell us much about the society. His quiet resignation as his story unfolds is harrowing in places.
essjay1's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyed the setting (Malaysia) and the way he has brought to light the immigrant workers that keep the rich countries supplied with cheap labour.
yellowstainedwall's review against another edition
4.0
Tash Aw depicts the lives of labor workers and how insignificant their life seem. In crime and tragedy, we see the life of a man as time passes him. It feels at time like he is stationary and everything else is moving around him. "We the Survivor" may drag at time, it tells a story worth telling - of immigrants and what people do to survive.
yanieeeeee's review against another edition
3.0
Not a fan of Tash Aw's nonlinear writing style, but I liked how this book dissected social inequality and class privileges. It is interesting to note the ethnicity Ah Hock's character considering how the Chinese in Malaysia are considered to control the economy and yet, we see Ah Hock suffering in poverty. It is also interesting to note the disconnectedness of Tan Su-min's character with every social commentary she makes prompted by the smallest inconveniences in her life. The rich and the poor truly have different things to worry about and different ways in which they filter the world.
Overall, I enjoyed the book.
Overall, I enjoyed the book.