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ajkremer's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
calmcelebration9888's review against another edition
So many dated immigrant stereotypes. White people this and white people that. I am an 80s child if immigrants. Some of it is realistic but a lot of it was over the top. I wanted to like this book but I don’t like books who make Asian people seem racist and dumb.
sophush's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ionarachel's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Violence, and Grief
Moderate: Gore, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Blood, and Vomit
alyskarstark's review against another edition
challenging
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
solaria's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lizayalaw's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
While the subject is dark and sad, the characters' inner thoughts are so well written that you can't quite hate even the worst of the characters. You get many different perspectives and voices throughout the book, which help to understand what each character has been through and is experiencing. I also enjoyed this book because I had no idea that there was a Vietnamese population and Australia and found that angle fascinating and sad at the same time.
zzara's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Drug use, and Violence