Reviews

Tomb Sweeping by Alexandra Chang

emmaanoble's review against another edition

mysterious reflective fast-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

3.0

katecarter's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No

3.0

First story was my favorite. Some of the other stories were a little slow/some were better than others, but overall a quick, easy read. 

gaugebromine's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

gigireadswithkiki's review against another edition

DNF-ing at 56% I’m bored and bc this is how I’ve rated the stories so far

• unknown by unknown: 2.75/5
• Li Fan: 4/5
• To Get Rich is Glorious: 2.5/5
• Farewell, Hank: 2/5
• Cure for life: 1/5
• Klara: 3.5/5
• A visit: 2/5
• Flies: 1/5

 I don’t see this being above a 2.25 star read for me so I’m just gonna skip to a better book

thereserose's review against another edition

reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

tinley's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

sarahepierce's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

iolanthesteas's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.0

nathaliehoffmannn's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

courtthebookgirl's review against another edition

4.0

This was an absolutely mesmerizing collection of short stories, largely centered around women of Chinese descent, but with an additional focus on our modern world and the intricacies of it. 

I absolutely loved Chang’s writing and was invested in each story from the first sentences. She had a gift for spinning a story that holds interest.  The most unique for me was Lin’s story,  told in reverse. 

This was a collection I might have been able to read quickly, but I took my time and guested each story separately.  I’m glad I did.