Ok. I absolutely HATE this book right now. It's not that it's a bad book because it's not, but the ending absolutely SUCKS! I was assigned this book in English class and was expecting it to be horrible, like most books we have assigned. But it wasn't. It was actually really good. It shows the life of a young Chinese immigrant named Kimberly and her mom over span of about 6 years. They're dirt poor, and work in a factory illegally for their aunt who abuses them financially. Despite this though, Kim overcomes everything her aunt throws at her and paves a way for herself. We see her move from 6th grade through high school as she struggles with grades and friends and boys. Lots of troubles with boys. I really and truly did like this book, but I wish I'd never read the epilogue. It was HORRIBLE. I know that not all books have to have a perfect ending but, come on! I CRIED!! Matt was one of my favorite characters for almost the entire book, but in the end I HATED him! I understand that Kim's decision wasn't the best, but Matt should've been a better boyfriend. There was absolutely no reason that he couldn't have supported Kimberly in her dream, but he just couldn't grasp the idea of leaving Chinatown. nd the fact that IMMEDIATLY after Kim leaves he gets back together with his old girlfriend-Vivian or Violet or something like that- is just horrible! He makes me so mad. And when he came back to Kim, to catch up, I thought he was going to try to make up with her. BUT HE JUST KISSES HER AND DITCHES HER!!!! He goes back to his pregnant wife, whom he admits he doesn't love and leaves Kim all alone!
Basically, it's a good book, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you want your HEART CRUSHED!!!!
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Basically, it's a good book, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you want your HEART CRUSHED!!!!
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