I absolutely loved this and I’ve come to realise I enjoy interconnected short stories as they tend to allow the narrative to flow seamlessly despite time jumps and perspective shifts. They also cut out unnecessary filler plotlines and I greatly enjoy that. 

The themes of this book are rooted in a reality that’s completely different from mine and I found it interesting to read about the experiences.
The family drama was painful because the characters seemed to hold so much inside of themselves (love, anger, pain, frustration) but had a lot of difficulty showing their emotions in healthy ways. The two main characters were a little difficult to connect with especially since their stories of constant strife and struggle came with a certain hopelessness I desperately needed to seperate myself from. But their stories were so well told that I didn't mind the emotional stress. 

Though not the main focus, Cousin Cukie’s story hit me the most. It was so tender and so brutal at the same time.
I can't say any of the stories had endings that tied up nicely but they were worth the experience.