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catpingu's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The message is clear and delivered well: “Recognize Asian Americans as Americans already! Stop othering us as the model minority living perpetually in the background only worthy of being accented Chinatown stereotypes!”
What’s amazing is the fluidity and the ambiguity of the scenery and background; the narrative is written in a screenwriter’s script style thingy, and that’s what makes this message hit just a bit harder. It’s a metaphor for the Asian American experience always vying for a bigger role in history and goings-on in our immigrated country.
Of a cute note, there’s romanization of Taiwanese and some Taiwanese-descent characters that make me feel more represented literarily :)
Overall a fairly cute and enjoyable read, lighthearted either way just enough truth and two-hundred-year-old frustration.
What’s amazing is the fluidity and the ambiguity of the scenery and background; the narrative is written in a screenwriter’s script style thingy, and that’s what makes this message hit just a bit harder. It’s a metaphor for the Asian American experience always vying for a bigger role in history and goings-on in our immigrated country.
Of a cute note, there’s romanization of Taiwanese and some Taiwanese-descent characters that make me feel more represented literarily :)
Overall a fairly cute and enjoyable read, lighthearted either way just enough truth and two-hundred-year-old frustration.
lulu_jy's review
5.0
the premise ? the writing style ? so cool and interesting. enjoyed this book immensely:))
beachybookstack's review against another edition
4.0
Funny, meta, pointing out the truth of so many media images of race & nationality.
cass_keeps_reading's review against another edition
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jlwalter93's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
belovedsnail's review against another edition
challenging
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moving, sad. Also funny. Going to be one of my favourite books of the year.
testaroscia's review against another edition
4.0
Weird, i decided to give a bunch of the books in the 2020 Best of Goodreads a go. This one was in the Fantasy Category. I cannot fathom why on earth it was there, but who cares, it was a little gem of a book. Short but long enough so the structure works to effect but does not become tiresome. The messaging is on point and given in a light enough satirical voice to not be lecturing.
ryleyhorner's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-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
3.5