Little Fires Everywhere

I can't give this book enough stars. I didn't know what to expect going in, except an interesting story. I didn't even know what it was about. But I loved every page. The way characters' stories are interwoven, complex, and layered reminds me of a tapestry. The way Ng weaves so many threads together, countless threads, is masterful. Both metaphorically and narratively, it could be enough to make your head spin, but Ng gently guides you to realizations, emotions, challenges, and, of course, plot lines.

Little Fires Everywhere is about family: what a family is, what a family looks like, and what a family means. There is no main character you follow really, but Mia Warren may be a center point. She is an artist and a vagabond with her daughter Pearl. They live somewhere for a while, Mia works on her art, and when the inspiration dries up, they move on. Now, they've slightly settled in Shaker Heights and the story unfolds with the members of different families intertwining.

I found this book beautiful in many ways. It made me emotional and even burst out crying. Knowing less about a book before reading it is my preference, so I truly don't want to say much more. I would love to re-read it some day, and I can't wait to read Ng's other work.

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