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A review by dionemay
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
4.0
“There was only one thing to do, then. She curled up on the bed, feeling small and pink and tender as a cocktail shrimp, and let her fantasy go, like a balloon souring into the sky until it burst.”
What struck me most about this book was the care and nuance the author gave to each character’s perspective, regardless of age, gender, or perceived privilege. The whole book really lived in the grey areas of exploration of each character’s unique experience and motivations and I found that really engaging and refreshing. Also the descriptions of motherhood and love and attachment to a child were really beautiful and moving.
What struck me most about this book was the care and nuance the author gave to each character’s perspective, regardless of age, gender, or perceived privilege. The whole book really lived in the grey areas of exploration of each character’s unique experience and motivations and I found that really engaging and refreshing. Also the descriptions of motherhood and love and attachment to a child were really beautiful and moving.