A review by robinks
A Thousand Beginnings and Endings by Elsie Chapman, Ellen Oh
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
slow-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? It's complicated
4.75
Collections of stories are always tricky to rate, but I decided to read one story a night each time I picked up the book, and I really looked forward to what fantastic tale I’d read that night. It’s nice to see some modern takes on Asian myths and legends from folks who know the tales.
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
Moderate: Violence, Death, and Animal death
Minor: Body horror, Alcohol, and Terminal illness