A review by natalieba
Banyan Moon by Thao Thai

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

First, I must say that I had the most wonderful reading experience each time I picked up Banyan Moon by Thao Thai. I wanted to savor it while also eagerly pushing forward to find out what happened next in the lives of Thai’s characters. Her writing is beautiful - descriptive, heartfelt and piercing. The three women at the heart of the novel are complex, often unlikeable, and very real. And the relationships they have with each other and the various men in their lives (husbands, fathers, brothers) are equally complex. I truly enjoyed reading this book. 

So, why not 5 stars? There were a few nagging holes, choices the author made, and inconsistencies that I just couldn’t reconcile or get behind. Most of these were near the end, which brought my rating down. But I still recommend this book and think anyone who likes complex family stories will really enjoy this one. 
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