A review by marissasa
Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Everything I Never Told You is a moving story about a wasian family in Ohio in the 70s. It deals with racism, mixed-race identity, generational trauma, familial expectations, and societal norms placed on men and women in a really nuanced and well-thought out way. I was surprised by how invested I got in the drama between these messy family members and how despite them being flawed, oftentimes unlikeable characters, their backstories still made me feel empathy for them and their situations. This book proves that unhealthy parental pressure isn't just an asian thing (although that was also shown) and that white moms do it too!
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