A review by mvos147
Tropic of Orange by Karen Tei Yamashita

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

4.5

One of the few contemporary pieces of media focused on LA that isn’t just a circle-jerk about the city through the lens of pop culture. A beautiful, living, breathing characterisation of the city that swelters and moves at random