Scan barcode
elisalasater's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-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? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
kikicochrane's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.0
As much as I would like to give this book a higher rating, I settled on three stars based on how Inara's story was told. Her character in my opinion lacked depth and the challenges she faced were entirely first world problems as a white woman born into wealth. Now in comparison, Mei Lien's story was heartbreaking, and it provided a glimpse into the struggles Chinese Americans and immigrants faced in the USA which is rarely taught or talked about in our history lessons.
I understand and appreciate the efforts that went into telling Mei Lien's story through Inara, but I felt that her and her siblings played the white savior roles and that her relationship with Daniel & his family played into an unrealistic fairytale.
I understand and appreciate the efforts that went into telling Mei Lien's story through Inara, but I felt that her and her siblings played the white savior roles and that her relationship with Daniel & his family played into an unrealistic fairytale.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage, Suicide, and Vomit
More...