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A review by g_c_geeks
This Place Is Still Beautiful by XiXi Tian
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A well written book, full of good messages. I just think it wasn’t as impactful as it could have been bc it kinda lost its way in the middle. There was a big focus on relationships that didn’t really impact the main plot of the story, but at least it was entertaining enough.
I loved seeing two sisters’ perspectives on the same situation, and seeing how they both dealt with it. I’d definitely recommend this as a YA story that discusses racism, specifically about the Asian American experience.
As a white person, I really enjoy reading about different perspectives to my own and although I don’t think any ideas in here were revolutionary, I think they may be for a younger audience.
I loved seeing two sisters’ perspectives on the same situation, and seeing how they both dealt with it. I’d definitely recommend this as a YA story that discusses racism, specifically about the Asian American experience.
As a white person, I really enjoy reading about different perspectives to my own and although I don’t think any ideas in here were revolutionary, I think they may be for a younger audience.
Graphic: Racism