Book #156 of 2022: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng An unexpected misfire from acclaimed author Celeste Ng. While it’s clear this novel is a very personal project that she’s poured a lot of herself into, and the anti-Asian bigotry throughout is as painful to read as intended, there’s just not much story or character …
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Book #186 of 2018: Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Having really enjoyed Celeste Ng’s Little Fires Everywhere, I knew I needed to seek out this debut novel of hers as well — and I’m quite glad I did, because I think I like it even better. This is a beautifully-written Asian American …
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Book #46 of 2018: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng This is a stunningly beautiful story that blossoms from a small family drama into a whirlwind of class and racial politics in a wealthy Cleveland suburb. The narrative darts here and there, fleshing out different characters’ perspectives and backstories so that even the most odious …
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