A review by margotcolville
Little Fires Everywhere, by Celeste Ng

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It took me an entire month to get through because the beginning is SO domestic. The first chapter sets up the end -
Spoiler describing the fire in the Richardson's home, the Warren's departure, the assumption Izzy had set the fire, and Izzy seemingly hiding or running away
  - and I really don't think I would have stuck with it otherwise. Don't get me wrong, the domestic pieces were good and were definitely important for the quality of the rest of the book, but it just wasn't ~my vibe~ ya know? However, once we move on from this setup, it is INCREDIBLE. Ng works in multiple subplots with such mastery to depict the shades of grey within the characters, their morality, their beliefs, and situations as a whole. This book is a look at right and wrong, morality, relationships, self image, and how all of these aspects interconnect and affect each other. It makes you think about so many things without spoon feeding you any positions or telling you what is right and I loved it so much. 
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