The fast paced and drama filled plot covers up the poorly developed characters. It's a fun summer read, but completely lacking in depth.
Category: Books
I have honest and completely biased – cause I’m human – reviews on all the books I’ve been reading since December of 2016.
Fire and Blood by George R.R. Martin
Fire and Blood by George R. R. Marting is a testament to his genius. It takes an incredible mind to flesh out a fantastical history from nothing. I'm sad to see Game of Thrones last episode tomorrow night. I'll need to find a new obsession. Also I had a lot of fun dressing up in a burgundy ball gown.
Under Red Skies by Karoline Kan
This is one of those memoirs you'll start reading and find your hand over your heart. This one story represents thousands and thousands of untold stories. Kan's coming of age memoir touches on China's one-child policy, hukou, forced, sterilization, religion, and much more.
Home Remedies by Xuan Juliana Wang
Home Remedies by Xuan Juliana Wang is a beautiful collection of short stories about a generation of Chinese.
Last Boat Out of Shanghai by Helen Zia
Helen Zia brings a human and personal aspect to the struggle and resilience of the thousands of people fleeing Shanghai during the communist revolution.
A River of Stars by Vanessa Hua
Vanessa Hua gives immigration a story in A River of Stars, which is much needed right now in the unstable political climate. Immigration is a hot topic. Sometimes, I think, we forget we're not just talking about an issue, we're talking about people's lives and the lives of their children.