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Braised Pork by An Yu

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wrens's review against another edition

| "sometimes, the easiest way to lose somebody forever is to keep them around"

This book is very atmospheric. A little depressing, a little uplifting. Definitely a metaphor in there, but very well written in its honesty

peh1993's review against another edition

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challenging emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A

3.5

kimpositions's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5

the_sunken_library's review against another edition

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4.0

This is the first book I have ever read set in China and the first book I have read written by someone born and raised in China. I am doing my best to actively read books about different cultures by those from those cultures.

I really enjoyed this debut novel. Beautifully and tenderly written, it gave me an insight into a world I am utterly ignorant of. This novel explores the experiences of a young woman freshly widowed; how the world reacts to her circumstances and how she copes with her new situation. Slightly surreal, this has a relaxed, often dreamlike narrative that spell-binds the reader and draws them into a unique time and space. Did I close this book and think 'agh, I understand every aspect of this' - no. But I did close the book and feel content, with a smile on my lips.

Very enjoyable.

lovefilled's review against another edition

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hysterical rn (not the inconsolable crying kind but what the hell did i just read and why am i feeling full of rage but bursting out laughing at the same time. hahahaha)