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A review by eggbeater
Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok
emotional
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
It hurt to read about the struggles of a mother and daughter who come to the U.S. from Hong Kong and wind up in a sweat shop. They suffer so much injustice in silence. I have to wonder how often that really happens. It also makes me question where my clothes are coming from. I respected Kimberly's choices. It was a sad book, but it was good.