A review by savvylit
Afterparties by Anthony Veasna So

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

4.0

Afterparties is full of slice-of-life stories featuring close-knit Cambodian families, queer love, and the lasting echoes of genocidal terror. The young people coming of age in these stories are sensitive, funny, loyal, and relatable. Each character feels pulled directly from life by an author both exuberant and empathetic. It's a shame that Veasno So left the world at such a young age; Afterparties is brimming with characters that I'd love to know even better - and to see further developed into longer stories.
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