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Uhmm, this book is a bit disappointing :( I'd expect so much more from this because the synopsis and blurb were very intriguing. Multicultural family in US in the 60s and 70s, mots of drama, thought provoking theme about family, race, culture.. And what is the most important thing: fitting in or standing out?
The mysterious background of the dead of the prodigal daughter, and the flashback to the days when the parents meet - all of them are pretty decent, but not that captivating. Also, the char ...more
The mysterious background of the dead of the prodigal daughter, and the flashback to the days when the parents meet - all of them are pretty decent, but not that captivating. Also, the char ...more
#fridayreads beautiful and insightful. Captures so much perfectly and gives new perspective on universal truths. I finished in less than a week; good vacation read
Thanks to the many CBR7 folks whose positive reviews of this book helped put it on my radar when I was in the airport gift store, looking for something to read. Celeste Ng has created a powerful novel (I can’t believe it’s a debut) that captures the complexity of many things—growing up in the Midwest in the 1970’s, being the Other in a variety of situations, and the way parents and children fail to understand each other.
The novel begins with the drowning death of Lydia Lee, the middle child and ...more
The novel begins with the drowning death of Lydia Lee, the middle child and ...more
Could. Not. Stop. What a spectacular novel.
Omg. So good. Parents pass their dreams and neuroses on to their kids. The kids react as they grow. What life do you really want and what do you need to give up to get it? As always, a very emotional and well written work by Celeste Ng.
Beautiful writing. I listened to it, but now I want to read it, too. The way Ng weaves the story so seamlessly is such a joy to witness.
May 14, 2015
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