A review by amandalorianxo
Central Places by Delia Cai

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

So I definitely understand what Audrey and her mother struggle with when it comes to their relationship. I feel like a lot of immigrant first Gen Americans and their mothers have this strained part of themselves that they wrestle with. Audrey knows she doesn’t want to stay in a small town that was really for her. But when she comes back for Christmas / New Year’s with her white fiancé, she sees things in a new light. I did feel like Audrey wasn’t always the most likable character but I kind of understood why. She had no way to really express herself growing up and now in New York, she can be her own person. I liked the ending compared to other people.
it was encouraging to see Audrey end up being single at the end. Ben turned out to be ick and Kyle was just a crush that never was meant to be.
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