A review by matthewosborne
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang

adventurous informative lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I liked this book quite a bit, but I wish it was a little longer. The resolution comes about so quickly and I think it could have used maybe 25-50 more pages.

Ultimately this book did make me feel empathy and sympathy for the characters, which makes it a success.
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