A review by amortristis
The Magic Fish, by Trung Le Nguyen
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
An enchanting story that weaves together narratives of the past, the present, and fairy tales. The Magic Fish broke my heart and lovingly stitched it back together.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, Child abuse, Death, Homophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Terminal illness
Minor: Hate crime, Stalking, War, Physical abuse, Violence, Cannibalism, Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, and Torture