did i understand all of it? definitely not. but i enjoyed reading it so much. the way it’s written is so fun and beautiful and it makes me jealous that i can’t even begin to write like that.
this book makes me feel so seen. as a foreigner (indonesian, very close to malaysai!) currently in the US, Chin highlights many of the same issues and anxieties that i’ve felt in my time here. the question of belonging, both here and back home, is one that i think about everyday. it was both so pleasant but also kind of mortifying to read. honestly, this might be my new favorite book.
wildfires + covid was a crazy time, wasn’t expecting to see it depicted in a book this soon but it was kind of awesome in like a wow that WAS really scary moment
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