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Literary Fiction · MelancholicA family looks for the reason a daughter died
Everything I Never Told You
by Celeste Ng
See it on Amazon2014Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Lydia Lee is found dead in a lake in 1977 Ohio, and her family searches for the reason. Ng’s 2014 debut is about a Chinese American family.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Family · Secrets · Ohio
About the author
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