jfaye's review against another edition
3.0
Some very powerful topics were discussed but the layout of the novel felt rushed and too much at times. Would have preferred the author to focus more on certain topics such as adoption and identity development rather than trying to fit so much in
isasacks's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kimco_reads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.0
clairedraper21's review against another edition
3.5
This book explore the complicated past and mis understandings that occur with communication. Focuses on a mother daughter duo that were both very likeable!
danims22's review against another edition
5.0
Well done 90s story of 2 families from different worlds and how they become inseparably weaved together. Will be thinking about this one for a long time
stegee's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
therkive's review against another edition
2.0
I know this book is everyone's favorite but the Richardsons' rich white savior complex pissed me off so much that I could not. I just couldn't.
ilvermorny73's review against another edition
3.0
This book has great writing, amazing characters, and a good exposition. I love Pearl, Izzy, Mia, Mrs. Richardson, Celeste Ng is a amazing author. I love how she shows Bebe's pain while not being completly biased. This book questioned my morals in a way I never thought about. However, I wish Pearl and Mrs. Richardson interacted more. They are the two best characters and it would of been so cool. Also the direction it was going wasn't the best. Towards the end it becomes really lame.
dejoy_s's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75