A review by sadpear
Shanghailanders by Juli Min

tense 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

5.0

I found the backwards flowing timeline interesting, like peeling back layers of wallpaper to find the original rooms beneath. The complex family dynamics were fascinating.