Haunting exploration of a family through the lens of the death of middle daughter Lydia. Ng shows all the little cracks beneath the facade that everything is OK through a deft touch and well-chosen details. It isn't just another "suburbia hides quiet suffering" tale, though, with the Lee family the only mixed-race (Chinese-American) family in their town in the 1970s and mother Marilyn struggling with accepting the life she never planned for herself. It's heartbreaking without being bleak, and it's phenomenal as an audio book.

'Everything I Never Told You' is a wonderfully elaborate and multifaceted book that paints the picture of complexities within a Chinese American family that is living during the 1970s. The book begins when the Lee family discovers that their daughter Lydia has been found dead in a lake nearby. The story continues as each member of the family reflects on their past as they each struggle to understand one another. This book not only sheds light on problems that all families face, but it also touches on topics such as racism and parental pressure, as well as the scars that they can leave on a person. Additionally, the characters are all very realistic and relatable. I'm sure everyone will be able to connect to this book in some way.

In Small-town Ohio, a mixed Chinese-American family meets a terrible fate: the favorite child of Marilyn and James Lee, Lydia, has been found dead in the local lake. Chaos erupts in the town, and the family is left by themselves to piece together what to do. I could read this story again and again without feeling exhausted because the nuances within each line become more exciting to read each time. The contrasts between the two cultural backgrounds is an ongoing battle in Ng's novel. The sudden death exacerbates how Lydia's siblings view their own roles in the family. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the gripping, page-turning storylines in this novel.

This is not an easy book. But you will be pulled in to the story and the writing. Sad as it is, there is a certain enchantment.

I flew through this book. Oh the ending actually killed me and I love Nath so much.

A downloadable audiobook? No clue who reads it, no sample, hmmmmm.:(

From the same author that brought you Little Fires Everywhere. Same writing style. Not sure what's going on? Yeah, me either. Keeps you wondering until the end.
Bonus points for author of color!

I devoured Little Fires Everywhere a few years ago,, but waited until now to read this book. It was just as enthralling to me! I wish it was longer, but it’s length probably was a good move by Celestine to ensure the text was powerful.

It is the story of the pressures of growing up in America. The pressure to fit in and succeed socially and academically.

I just wish Celestine would write more!!

I read this during while at home. I didn't really like it. I thought it was depressing. It is about a Chinese American family living in 1970s Ohio. The mom character lives vicariously through her oldest daughter.

I love Celeste Ng's writing style. It is so beautiful. "Everything I Never Told You" tells the story of family breaking apart due to the death of one of the daughters, Lydia. It explores many family issues, one being miscommunications that result from never really sitting down and talking as a family. It is absolutely heart breaking to read through the book, but it is a wonderfully, emotionally complex book to dive into.