A review by sinningsammy
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie

challenging sad tense medium-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

3.5

I was excited to read this book but honestly I didn’t love it. It took me so long to read it because it just drags on in my opinion. I also don’t really like either of the guys much (I do like the little seamstress) so it wasn’t that enjoyable for me.