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Tastes Like War

Grace M. Cho
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51 pages • 1 hour read

Grace M. Cho

Tastes Like War: A Memoir

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2021

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  • Before You Read

  • Summary

    • Chapter Summaries & Analyses

  • Prologue-Part 1

  • Part 2

  • Part 3

  • Part 4

  • Key Figures

  • Themes

  • Index of Terms

  • Important Quotes

  • Essay Topics

  • Further Reading & Resources

    • Before You Read

    Reviews & Readership

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    Review Roundup

    Grace M. Cho's Tastes Like War intertwines personal memoir and cultural reflection with emotional depth. Critics praise its poignant exploration of mental illness, immigrant identity, and food's connective power. However, some find its narrative occasionally fragmented. Overall, it's lauded for its heartfelt and insightful storytelling.

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    Who Should Read Tastes Like War?

    Readers who appreciate Tastes Like War by Grace M. Cho are drawn to poignant memoirs that explore themes of cultural identity, mental health, and family. Fans of Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner or The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui will find Cho's narrative equally compelling and evocative.

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    Reading Age

    18+years

    Book Details

    Topics
    Food
    Trauma / Abuse / Violence
    Themes
    Identity: Mental Health
    Relationships: Family
    Relationships: Mothers
    Period
    Colonialism / Postcolonialism