Book Review: Crying in H-Mart
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Michelle Zaunerās Crying in H-Mart recounts the death of her mother. The narrative dances between a turbulent cross-cultural childhood, her motherās gradual loss to cancer, and the painful family fractures left in its wake.
Hereās the paperback and audiobook.
Utility: āā (2/5)
Sometimes relatable, sometimes surreal, the book is first and foremost a personal history. I drew important lessons on the tensions between Asian and western cultures and the values that become clear only in light of mortality.
Writing: āāāā (4/5)
Zauner is great at bringing out the tears. She has a talent for building characters that feel human and present, characters that youāll care for. Which makes her storyātragic but trueāall the more gripping. A generally pleasant experience.