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A review by charvi_not_just_fiction
If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This was a lovely BIPOC coming-of-age story that just melted my heart. Combine that with an mc who reads and actively engages with the fandom world?? You've got me hooked!
The pacing of the story is a bit slow as we go through Elsie's journey of crushing on girls and gaining the courage to act on them. I didn't mind the pacing and there was also a very interesting subplot of Elsie trying to find what seemed like her friend's grandmother's long-lost lover through the letters the grandmother left behind. All while dealing with some family tensions and trying to figure out the strange relations between her family members as they all grieve Elsie's grandfather.
This book is packed with a lot of stuff, and the author does a great job of pacing between them. At its core, this is a book about family, love and self-discovery and friendships. So if you're into coming-of-age stories, I'd definitely recommend this one!
The pacing of the story is a bit slow as we go through Elsie's journey of crushing on girls and gaining the courage to act on them. I didn't mind the pacing and there was also a very interesting subplot of Elsie trying to find what seemed like her friend's grandmother's long-lost lover through the letters the grandmother left behind. All while dealing with some family tensions and trying to figure out the strange relations between her family members as they all grieve Elsie's grandfather.
This book is packed with a lot of stuff, and the author does a great job of pacing between them. At its core, this is a book about family, love and self-discovery and friendships. So if you're into coming-of-age stories, I'd definitely recommend this one!