A review by cinderellasbookshelf
Paper Names by Susie Luo

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed it. I found the story to be personal and reflective in exploring identity, family, and the way things are tethered or tied together in unexpected ways or in ways we sometimes try to pull away from despite who we are and want to be. You need to know who are you before you can get to where you’re going. 

I read a few reviews where some expected something else or that there are other books that develop the themes better, but I actually appreciate the author in telling the story she wanted to tell. It’s not perfect, but to me I empathized and connected with it.

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