5.07k reviews for:

Real Americans

Rachel Khong

4.06 AVERAGE


Felt like it pulled its punches a little bit.
emotional reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
emotional reflective medium-paced
emotional fast-paced

I both really liked and kinda hated this at the same time. I found the intergenerational stories interesting and I resonated with the character's sentiments of not feeling like a "real" American. But I hated the superior Aryan vibes it also contained. 

Mei's chapters were the least interesting imo. I wish there was more explanation on Lily's secret from Nick.