Sunshine Nails by Mai Nguyen

Sunshine Nails

Mai Nguyen

304 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

A tender, humorous, and page-turning debut about a Vietnamese Canadian family in Toronto who will do whatever it takes to protect their no-frills nail salon after a new high end salon opens up—even if it tears the family apart. Perfect for readers...

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Community Reviews Summary of 321 reviews

Moods

emotional 67%
funny 50%
lighthearted 46%
hopeful 45%
reflective 39%
inspiring 17%
sad 13%
tense 10%
informative 9%
challenging 8%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 71%
fast 21%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 61% | Character: 27% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | No: 5% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.7

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