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A review by bookph1le
Measuring Up by Lily Lamotte
4.0
4.5 stars
This book made me sooo hungry! Aside from the drool-worthy food, there was so much packed into it, all of it done in such a natural way. It raises challenging questions about cultural expectations and biases in an extremely thoughtful way. It also works so well as a narrative about an immigrant trying to feel her way in an environment that's so different from her own, while also dealing with typical adolescent issues around being accepted and finding your place. I also just loved the beautiful relationship between Cici and her grandmother, and the way the book handles her misunderstandings with her parents, as well as how Cici, her mother, and her father all grow and learn to understand one another in new ways. Now I just need to do some field research on all the yummy Taiwanese food the book highlights!
This book made me sooo hungry! Aside from the drool-worthy food, there was so much packed into it, all of it done in such a natural way. It raises challenging questions about cultural expectations and biases in an extremely thoughtful way. It also works so well as a narrative about an immigrant trying to feel her way in an environment that's so different from her own, while also dealing with typical adolescent issues around being accepted and finding your place. I also just loved the beautiful relationship between Cici and her grandmother, and the way the book handles her misunderstandings with her parents, as well as how Cici, her mother, and her father all grow and learn to understand one another in new ways. Now I just need to do some field research on all the yummy Taiwanese food the book highlights!