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Rated Little Fires Everywhere 8/10

A terrific multi-perspective novel that takes all of its characters' interests seriously, even as they conflict. Two families in a quiet, upscale suburbs become close friends, then the revelation of secrets create conflict that uncovers the class, racial, and emotional divides underneath their lives. Ng has a remarkable ability to switch back a and forth between character perspectives - you arrive in a scene seeing it from one character's point of view and leave seeing someone else's side; you get a glimpse into even the minor characters' minds. It's much plottier and a little soapier than her [b:Everything I Never Told You|18693763|Everything I Never Told You|Celeste Ng|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1386795198l/18693763._SY75_.jpg|26542311], which I think I liked a little better, but it's clear why it was chosen to be a tv miniseries - it's super-engaging and has lots of vivid character interactions. Highly recommended; you will probably cry at some point.

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Published 2026-08-18 14:46 UTC · bridged from Atmosphere