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randi_jo 's review for:
Afterparties
by Anthony Veasna So
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
After taking the time to process the shorts in this book, I have to say that I love the continuity of the stories, how they both follow and don't the previous ones. They tell a meandering story of Cambodian Americans, the children of refugees, and how they have to shoulder the burdens of the sacrifices that their parents and grandparents made in order to survive the genocide. It also asks the questions of how much should your family/race/community define your identity, and also why people should stay together.
Thought provoking and lovely.
Thought provoking and lovely.