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While I appreciate and admire the author's writing skill and her achievement, I am not at all impressed by this story. And I really did not enjoy reading this book. For one thing, it might seem realistic for some, but I'm having a hard time taking it seriously. I came from a similar background as the man character, Lex, and many people I know share the same cultural background, but none act like the characters described in the story. Surely there are all sorts of people out there and it's possible that people like that do exist so I can let it go, but it still feels a little too manufactured and grossly exaggerated for me.

Secondly, there are way too many stories that involve main characters having to face a timeline to find himself/herself a spouse/significant other in order to resolve a dilemma in their life. If you watch enough Asian soap operas or read way too many romance books, you would know that this is nothing new. Of course they all have a little twist and spin here and there, but they are not that different from one another. So the story lacks originality, despite its attempts to be different.

Third, I found the part (Sample dialog: "Are you lesbian?" "No, Grandma, I'm Christian!") troubling. I actually stopped reading the book after that and reluctantly returned to finish the story after some times. It just doesn't feel right although I could imagine that part alone has pleased some of its target audience. In any case, I learned to be open-minded and accept Lex's point of view however I admit that I have developed a distrust and dislike of this character. And her behavior did not help redeem her image as the story progressed. She is rude and inconsiderate, she whines a lot, and she is very judgmental. I realized that the main character doesn't have to be likable but she is just too far from it. And she is just not all that interesting or special. I do feel sorry for her because her traumatized experience in the past, but that's all I have for her. I wish I could be proud, be inspired by her because what she has become after her horrible incident, but she just doesn't show any qualities worthy my admiration. I just simply don't care for her after a certain point.

Lastly, Lex keeps stressing and insisting to find a Christian boyfriend and all the other qualities that he should have, but she hasn't necessary demonstrated any of the decent qualities that I'd like to see in a faithful Christian girl. It's certainly not fair to expect all Christians to act in a certain way. However, she should at least try, if her religion matters to her that much. Also the people in her church do not seem likeable, helpful or even friendly. It just seems odd to me that they don't seem like the type of people I'd see in church, or perhaps they, too, found Lex irritating? ;-P

I applaud the efforts and thoughts that the author put in. It's great that the story has inspired or entertained some people, but unfortunately I'm not one of them. And I regret to say that I feel like I should have donated the time and money to charity instead of reading and paying for this book.


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Sushi for One? The Sushi Series Book 1 Camy Tang 9780310273981 Books Reviews

I was thrilled when I stumbled across Sushi for One by Camy Tang. I love light hearted chick lit that still has some substance to it. Tang did not disappoint. Lex is a well rounded character that is flawed yet I found myself completely sympathizing with her, even during her judgemental quirks.

I was intrigued by the Asian-American mileu. I enjoyed learning more about a culture that I really don't know that much about.

When I finished the story, I found that I was left wanting to know more about Lex and Aiden's stories. I am so happy that there are more Sushi books. I look forward to reading more from Tang!
I thought the writing of this book was unsophisticated. I liked the story but wished the author took more time in story development. The stories within the story needed more development. I found the progression of events was awkward. Character development, especially of pivotal men, was poor. The reader would have liked some insight in Oliver's character before he revealed his true colors and we would have liked to know how Aiden felt after certain dramatic events occured. As far as Aiden, Trish, Grandma, Richard and the Father were concerned, we were left to our own assumptions. Too many charaters should have been developed or at least explained. Also, the traumatic event, that shaped the main characters' life, was never really dealt with so the reader could understand the reasons behind her psychosis. I think the author needs to mature in her writing.
Hats off to Camy Tang for a wonderful debut novel. The way she steadily ramped tension for poor Lex....excellent!!! This book would be a GREAT study for aspiring novelists on sound story structure. Each character is well-developed and the plot is meticulously carried out and engaging. Just pre-ordered Only Uni by Camy and highly recommend this series.

BRAVO to the author for a job well done!!!

Cheryl Wyatt
I ordered SUSHI FOR ONE because it seemed like it would be great Christian chick lit, which is one of my favorite genres. Well, it is. It's a very well written novel, funny, informative, realistic -- I can't say enough good things about this book. I read very quickly so I read it in about 2 hours. I enjoyed reading it so much I read it again a week later. I couldn't wait to order the sequel and am looking forward to reading it.
Mimi
A disappointment. I really tried to give this book a chance. I read the first nine chapters then couldn't stomach it any more so I abandoned it.

The writer is trying to be humorous but I didn't find it funny at all. The characters weren't very interesting. The writing was very confusing. She had too much going on at the same time so the reader is left not knowing the characters very well or why they are doing or saying what they are.

Not funny. Not interesting. Not for me.
I loved this book (both times I read it). It has a great story line and the characters are well developed. This book makes me laugh and makes me cry. It is not just a romance book, it actually doesn't have much 'romance' in it. Yes, a large part of the story line is Lex trying to find a boyfriend, but the focus is on Lex and the things she has been through and how she deals with them. It is about a young woman finding herself and learning about herself. It was a great book and I will definitely be reading this one again and again.
This is an okay book to fill in the time between good books. The author tries to be humorous with the main character's un-coordination and accident prone issues, but it doesn't play well with the fact that she is supposed to be so athletic. Not being Asian or even cognizant of the culture but being respectful, I felt that the book made fun of many things and belittled the culture and people. I finished this book only because I always finish books that I start. This is a book I will not save to my library nor do I want to read more from this author.
While I appreciate and admire the author's writing skill and her achievement, I am not at all impressed by this story. And I really did not enjoy reading this book. For one thing, it might seem realistic for some, but I'm having a hard time taking it seriously. I came from a similar background as the man character, Lex, and many people I know share the same cultural background, but none act like the characters described in the story. Surely there are all sorts of people out there and it's possible that people like that do exist so I can let it go, but it still feels a little too manufactured and grossly exaggerated for me.

Secondly, there are way too many stories that involve main characters having to face a timeline to find himself/herself a spouse/significant other in order to resolve a dilemma in their life. If you watch enough Asian soap operas or read way too many romance books, you would know that this is nothing new. Of course they all have a little twist and spin here and there, but they are not that different from one another. So the story lacks originality, despite its attempts to be different.

Third, I found the part (Sample dialog "Are you lesbian?" "No, Grandma, I'm Christian!") troubling. I actually stopped reading the book after that and reluctantly returned to finish the story after some times. It just doesn't feel right although I could imagine that part alone has pleased some of its target audience. In any case, I learned to be open-minded and accept Lex's point of view however I admit that I have developed a distrust and dislike of this character. And her behavior did not help redeem her image as the story progressed. She is rude and inconsiderate, she whines a lot, and she is very judgmental. I realized that the main character doesn't have to be likable but she is just too far from it. And she is just not all that interesting or special. I do feel sorry for her because her traumatized experience in the past, but that's all I have for her. I wish I could be proud, be inspired by her because what she has become after her horrible incident, but she just doesn't show any qualities worthy my admiration. I just simply don't care for her after a certain point.

Lastly, Lex keeps stressing and insisting to find a Christian boyfriend and all the other qualities that he should have, but she hasn't necessary demonstrated any of the decent qualities that I'd like to see in a faithful Christian girl. It's certainly not fair to expect all Christians to act in a certain way. However, she should at least try, if her religion matters to her that much. Also the people in her church do not seem likeable, helpful or even friendly. It just seems odd to me that they don't seem like the type of people I'd see in church, or perhaps they, too, found Lex irritating? ;-P

I applaud the efforts and thoughts that the author put in. It's great that the story has inspired or entertained some people, but unfortunately I'm not one of them. And I regret to say that I feel like I should have donated the time and money to charity instead of reading and paying for this book.