A review by teatales
The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Overall a good read. I don't think I've read a book with a portrayal of parental mental illness like this before. The penultimate ending felt a little too neat (especially the Newtown sharehouse bit) but I think maybe I just need to stop reading YA.
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