cinderellasbookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
abimillsy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
A beautiful book about girlhood written in wonderful and very accessible poetic prose. Written in a series of vignettes, some of which I liked more than others. I enjoyed the use of a choral 'we' to exaggerate the idea of the collective. That being said, it lacked a little in intimacy and specificity because of this choice.
It is still a lovely read about growing up a a girl from immigrant families in Queens NYC, wonderfully inclusive if maybe a little over-simplified.
It is still a lovely read about growing up a a girl from immigrant families in Queens NYC, wonderfully inclusive if maybe a little over-simplified.
spacebee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
reynanagpal's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
emiilyrose's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
bookswithkarolina's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-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? No
4.0
tynathereader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jada97's review against another edition
5.0
Wow. The universal experience of brown girls summed in poetic verses.
This book will stick with me.
This book will stick with me.