rebecca124's review
funny
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sixofmoons's review against another edition
3.0
If knowing someone makes that person stay with you forever, not knowing someone does the same trick: death does not take the dead away; it only makes them grow more deeply into you.
A short but beautiful story about motherhood, family, and self-love. I would actually love to read a longer version of this and to follow Auntie Mei on her journey of self-discovery.
A short but beautiful story about motherhood, family, and self-love. I would actually love to read a longer version of this and to follow Auntie Mei on her journey of self-discovery.
emilianordland's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
naddie_reads's review
4.0
Man, Yiyun Li even excels at short stories; this one packs a great but quiet blow, if that makes sense.
gaiadances's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
short story that easily could have become a novella. auntie mei was equal parts traditional, dryly humorous and wise. i would love to read more about her and felt like the ending was a bit abrupt but still effective.
drexedit's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
bookishstephy's review
3.0
It's a wonderful story told in a unique style. Aunt MEI is amazing. But I felt that the story ended abruptly. I was expecting more
heathssm's review
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5