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astha_shah's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Honestly the story had so much promise. As a child of Gujarati Indian immigrants myself, this book felt like it would see me like no other work had and perfectly encapsulate my experience growing up. Instead, the writing lacked any feeling whatsoever. The characters were flat and one-dimensional, falling into the "But I'm not perfect either!" stereotype. There was no conclusion that you as the reader were brought to on your own; everything was spoon-fed directly into your skull. On paper, yes this was the child-of-immigrant experience articulated in words. In practice, it tried too damn hard and was devoid of any real personality. Deeply disappointing
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse
yuyuv's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Fatphobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Abortion, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Minor: Bullying, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
sbeierle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Suicide attempt
ukponge's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide
Minor: Domestic abuse and Abortion
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