A review by artmuseam
Our Missing Hearts, by Celeste Ng

challenging emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

this was my first book to read by celeste ng and i was honestly unsure of what to prepare myself for. while it is a dystopian, “fiction” piece, this felt way too realistic with the anti-asian violence that is sewn throughout the story—and celeste ng does make note of that! however i thought the execution was a bit weak with this concept and the ending made me feel disappointed. maybe it’s my own hope of a happy ending being needed in a story full of loss, violence, and strained love, but i was unsatisfied with how the conclusion turned out. still, this book did make me reflect on the notions of american nationalism and what it means to be a “true” american—something we find so commonly today. i will admit that a couple scenes left me in tears, so prepare some tissues if you crumble at emotional stories about mothers love like me! 
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