A review by jo_lzr
The Membranes by Chi Ta-wei

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I loved the prose of the first chapter. It was an interesting read and I did not see that plot twist coming! 
It was also very interesting to read the essay by Heinrich. It gave me a better understanding of the book. Moreover, it was a good opportunity to learn a few things about Taiwan's recent history.
It's devastating to realize what Momo's reality looks like. And I can't help but wonder what will happen if her mother dies before her.
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