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What Gives Us Our Names by Alvin Pang

cestelaine's review against another edition

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5.0

A short, sweet, easy read, personifying different emotional states. The premise is so pure and simple, yet peppered with pockets of profoundness.

Absolutely delightful to spend my morning coffee with.

indigoarden's review against another edition

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reflective fast-paced

5.0

corks's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Kind of pretentious and I don't think it achieved what it was trying to do at all which from my perspective was to break down the identity of certain personalities, their flaws and strengths but also I could be completely off the mark because this book left me feeling confused af. 

inka333's review against another edition

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1.0

I am not sure what was the point of this book? I'd give it an additional half a star for beautiful design/typesetting. And because I really like Math Paper Press and what they have been doing to promote Singaporean literature.

ethanoled's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

metavashti's review against another edition

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5.0

Love this book

feeffoof's review against another edition

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5.0

What a beautiful read! Simple and quick to finish. Last chapter was a bit confusing because I didn't know what the word meant, but definitely leaves you wanting more.

ohsoreads's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

scd's review against another edition

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5.0

Simple and insightful. A pleasure to read.

shiqick's review against another edition

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gonna think about this for a long time....