A review by pryngols
Braised Pork by An Yu
4.0
“The worst days give us the best memories.”
3.5⭐️ Braised Pork by An Yu is a compelling story of a woman who, in the face of tragedy sets out on a journey to find the truth about her late husband’s obsession.
With magical realism mixed in with an otherwise straightforward narrative, the novel explores the roles of a woman in modern society and how she is shaped by the people around her. By pushing the boundaries between madness and reality, she ultimately rediscovers herself and what she needs to do (and stop doing) in order to find real happiness and self-fulfillment. I love how the main character Jia Jia is so quiet yet so brave, and it’s inspiring how she took back the control of her own life.
Big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this wonderful book in exchange for an honest review.
3.5⭐️ Braised Pork by An Yu is a compelling story of a woman who, in the face of tragedy sets out on a journey to find the truth about her late husband’s obsession.
With magical realism mixed in with an otherwise straightforward narrative, the novel explores the roles of a woman in modern society and how she is shaped by the people around her. By pushing the boundaries between madness and reality, she ultimately rediscovers herself and what she needs to do (and stop doing) in order to find real happiness and self-fulfillment. I love how the main character Jia Jia is so quiet yet so brave, and it’s inspiring how she took back the control of her own life.
Big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this wonderful book in exchange for an honest review.