Everything I Never Told You

melissa_hudson_8331 shared a tip "I loved this book. It's a great view into the complexities of interracial relationships, racism, and pressures to perform as minorites and children of marginalized parents. The symbolism throughout was beautiful and subtle."

skye_edelson-bennett shared a tip "Heard different perspectives on this book so it took me awhile to read. I'm so glad I did. Very beautiful yet heartbreaking book. I also read Little Fires Everywhere and they reminded me of eachother."

kalle_huff shared a tip "This is by the same author of Little Fires Everywhere. Ng writes wonderfully suspenseful stories, and this one isn’t an exception. It’s short, but manages to convey the complexities of being a person of color in a town of white people, and just how strange family relationships can be. Really good book."

olivia_hicks_626 shared a tip "Heart breaking. When reading this book it was easy to imagine a family photo of the Lee’s and that this photo was slowly coming undone. Everything was getting worst and then sometimes the photo would come back to life with something good. All leading up to the amazing ending. This book was so beautifully written. This book shifted my world and made me just feel such an insane, wonderful feeling. I am counting down the days for the limited series to come out."

hanxo shared a tip "Captures the life of a mixed Asian American family as tragedy threatens to tear them apart. This is book is a beautifully written page turner."

aworldofink shared a tip "really enjoyed this book!! i thought the ending was beautiful. however, i felt quite sad about Hannah’s character even when the book ended and the relationship between Lydia and her parents was somewhat inconsistent. still, definitely recommend!"

demya_justice shared a tip "I love this author. The story is well rounded because of the parallels. it displays grief and family dysfunction realistically, and i could easily picture myself in each characters shoes. something inside me wants to describe this book as lighthearted-though its really the opposite."

enayayay shared a tip "I never thought I would relate this much to every one of the characters in the book. The way Celeste Ng moves in between each of the character's narratives, their point of views, and the past and present, played such a big role in the unpacking of the story, leading up to the main question; What happened to Lydia? The author set this up so fluidly, the story unraveled page by page and all came together so well in the end. I totally recommend #everythinginevertoldyou #celesteng #drama #suspense"

clair_rios shared a tip "Read this as a freshman in college. I love the shifting perspectives between all the characters. So moving and really makes you want to appreciate your family."

star-lite shared a tip "This book shocked me. I went in with zero expectations and this novel knocked all the air out of my lungs. The perfect one sitting read."

sierra_bantillo shared a tip "I don't even know where to start. A Chinese American family living in the 1970s and the scrutiny they face from the public eye for being so different and the thoughts and feelings many characters don't voice aloud. A seemingly normal family that has many cracks beneath the surface, each member with a story to tell unknown to the others living under the same roof. Familial and gender roles of the time period challenged. And the death of thr favorite daughter. A very fascinating read."

elizabeth_whiting shared a tip "I love how you saw the inner motives and perspectives of all characters in addition to their outward perceptions. I always wonder what isn't being said and how would life be if we just said it."

mindy_valenzuela shared a tip "This was such a bittersweet book. Ng has cleverly captured a family drama and infused multiple storylines and themes together beautifully."

emily_du_boulay shared a tip "Celeste Ng has a beautiful way of giving you all of the character's perspectives to a story. It's incredible, tender, beautiful writing. I'm probably going to follow her career for the rest of my life."

khrizelle_atienza shared a tip "A great read for expanding your genres, a page turner, each event surprises you. Recommend if you’re looking to read about mix family life!"

rene_arseneau shared a tip "This tear jerked reminds us that some stories are deeper than we will ever know. People are more complex than we understand and always tell people you love them. So beautifully written."

marla_marzolf shared a tip "Absolutely fantastic, you'll cry more than you'll admit, but (TW) this book helped me with the grief of loosing a friend to suicide"

laura_shoates shared a tip "This book is somehow short and too long at the same time. There was so much irrelevant information trying to pass itself off as intrigue that I am legitimately upset I read this. I was hoping for mystery and what I got was a drawn out story about a whiny family with self absorbed parents. There is no shock. There is no insight. Just 12 chapters of woe is me."