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A review by readingmaria
Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
Such an underrated read that deserves all the stars!
This book has such beautiful writing, and a really sad story that focuses on mother-daughter relationships, displacement, isolation, belonging, yearning, immigration, racism, statelessness, and so much more.
This book is told in 3 parts - the first part is the “Before” Lily’s mother leaves her as a child. The second part is the “Now”, where Lily is a new mother and questioning again why her mother never came back, what advice would she give, etc. and the third part takes place mostly with Lily on her way to find the answers she needs.
I really felt for all the characters in this book, and how one person can impact so many lives, both good and bad. I really urge everyone to read this book, and get a new perspective on things.
This book has such beautiful writing, and a really sad story that focuses on mother-daughter relationships, displacement, isolation, belonging, yearning, immigration, racism, statelessness, and so much more.
This book is told in 3 parts - the first part is the “Before” Lily’s mother leaves her as a child. The second part is the “Now”, where Lily is a new mother and questioning again why her mother never came back, what advice would she give, etc. and the third part takes place mostly with Lily on her way to find the answers she needs.
I really felt for all the characters in this book, and how one person can impact so many lives, both good and bad. I really urge everyone to read this book, and get a new perspective on things.