Little Fires Everywhere (Ng) - Book Reviews

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Celeste Ng’s fine new novel is a perfect demonstration of mathematics’ chaos theory — the idea that small changes in organized systems lead to large variations in outcome (the butterfly effect). Or maybe it’s Murphy’s law — if something can go wrong, it will.… Ng is a young writer who has already revealed her gifts with her 2014 debut, Everything I Never Told You. In this second novel, she continues to astound us with the maturity of her insights, complicated characters, and impressive writing. Highly recommended.  READ MORE…
P.J. Adler - LitLovers


[Ng’s] descriptions are so dead-on you can practically see the Cleveland skyline as you ride shotgun with these characters.
Glamour


Takes unerring aim at upper-middle-class America’s blind spots.… [A] nuanced study of mothers and daughters and the burden of not belonging to our families or our communities.
Vogue


Totally absorbing, each character drawn so well it makes it impossible to decide whose side you’re on.
Marie Claire


Fans of novelist Celeste Ng…can rejoice.…The story drifts effortlessly between characters; each is full and memorable as they coax the novel to its fiery climax. Ng reminds us that action is a choice, and you’ll want to keep readiing until the last irreversible actions play out.
Bust


A captivating examination of motherhood, identity, family, privilege, and community.
Buzzfeed


Ng’s uncanny ability to embody multiple viewpoints makes for a powerful, revelatory novel.
BBC


The un-put-downable story that everyone will be talking about…. A must read for book clubs.
PopSugar


(Starred review.) An intricate and captivating portrait of an eerily perfect suburban town with its dark undertones not-quite-hidden from view and a powerful and suspenseful novel about motherhood.… [A]n impressive accomplishment.
Publishers Weekly


(Starred review.) Shaker Heights native Ng writes what she knows into a magnificent, multilayered epic that's perfect for eager readers and destined for major award lists. —Terry Hong, Smithsonian BookDragon, Washington, DC
Library Journal


(Starred review.) Ng’s stunning second novel is a multilayered examination of how identities are forged and maintained, how families are formed and friendships tested, and how the notion of motherhood is far more fluid than bloodlines would suggest.… [A] tour de force
Booklist


(Starred review.) The characters she creates here are wonderfully appealing…. With her second novel, Ng further proves she's a sensitive, insightful writer with a striking ability to illuminate life in America.
Kirkus Reviews