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Racist as hell

Revisado: 10-03-22

This book was dumb and deeply problematic and the narrator’s accents are messed up. This author kept describing things a Korean character named Sunny Bang said as “little Asian coins” (??????) and described a horrific and graphic sequence of events where a minor is gang raped to illustrate the main character’s struggle with infertility. The author didn’t even have the consideration to make it a decent book. Do yourself a favor and skip it.

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A beautiful ode to small meaningful things

Revisado: 08-28-22

I’m a lifelong member of multiple wide-ranging fandoms. My fandoms have gotten me through dark and deeply lonely times in childhood and as an adult. They have nourished me and enriched my inner life. They’ve facilitated instant connections with strangers who became friends and even repaired my relationship with my mother (thanks, BTS!). This is the first author I’ve come across who ~gets~ it and can speak to the power of fandom without infantilizing those who engage in it. The history of fandom is absolutely fascinating and proves that almost all aspects of love, fixation, and devotion to an idea are universal (I.e., middle-aged women writing the equivalent of hate tweets to journalists in the 1940s). This was a delightful, uplifting, and deeply personal read. Thank you Kaitlyn Tiffany! I’ve never felt quite so seen.

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Underwhelming

Revisado: 07-18-22

This really dragged for the first third and it felt like a chore to finish. I ignored it for months and finally finished it on a road trip. The story was fine, I just didn’t care much for it. It felt like a lot was set up that just didn’t really have a purpose. A lot of peripheral characters that didn’t have any point, really. Also, the only two confirmed Asian characters are both just peripheral violin players? Come on. Having multiple narrators was annoying and confusing.

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Fun and light

Revisado: 10-20-21

This one had a compelling premise and a few too many tropes for my liking (are narcissistic freeloading mothers having a moment??), but the characterization was enjoyable and it was a fun ride.

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Mixed girls are seen!!!

Revisado: 08-20-21

As a biracial Asian woman, this book SAW ME. The comments, the lack of community, everything. A gorgeous story and absolutely brilliant narration.

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One of the best books I’ve ever read

Revisado: 08-04-21

I was listening to this book while cleaning and running errands and found myself driving around aimlessly just to keep listening to it. Finally, I bought the paperback so I could finish it even faster. It is such a gorgeous journey to take with the characters, who are both so fun and likable (unlike so many “quirky” women and perfect men authors try to write these days, ugh). The author cultivates such a strong sense of intimacy between these characters that revisiting their past vacations is like being close friends with them yourselves. I was nostalgic for this book before I even finished it. And this book is fucking hilarious!!! Worth the hype and absolutely worth the listen.

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Worth the Listen

Revisado: 07-05-21

I don’t listen to a lot of mysteries/thrillers but I listened to this one because the description caught my interest. It employs many of the tropes that make me turn away from mysteries (i.e. grizzled lady investigator with a troubled past returning to her hometown, etc) and Laura Chambers doesn’t really have much of a personality outside of being a good journalist, and that made it a tough start for me, but it really picked up and I’m glad I stuck with it. I am a cynical mystery consumer and usually have an inkling of whodunnit but this one truly surprised me! I recommend it.

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Beautiful and Powerful Stories

Revisado: 05-12-21

These stories are beautiful and extraordinarily powerful. I took so much from hearing each story unfold like a mystery. I was absolutely hooked on this book and cried at the end of some of the stories. Listening to this book will make you a better and more insightful person. Cannot recommend it enough.

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A fun, indulgent listen

Revisado: 01-01-21

This was not the most gratifying story I’ve ever listened to and the “plot twist” was pretty easy to see from about 10 miles away, but it was a fun, indulgent, easy listen. The food descriptions were fun and the book shied away from taking the most obvious routes, which I appreciated.

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BEWARE: misogynist catering to toxic masculinity

Revisado: 06-26-18

This book is written by a pseudo-intellectual, far-right DANGEROUS person. I do not recommend this book, which has gained a huge following among alt-right toxic men’s rights groups.

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