A review by jemini
Beijing Doll by Chun Sue

adventurous reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I had higher expectations for this book. I thought there was going to be a lot more depth but it felt quite surface level. The story was very repetitive. The main character just dates a bunch of (usually) older men, keeps failing school, is upset that no one understands her and that’s basically it. I mean it’s definitely a genuine feeling during teenage years but also in an unrealistic (for me) setting of rock and roll “culture”. It felt like reading a diary which made for an interesting narration. Overall, I wish there was just more exploration into its themes and struggles.