All That’s Left Unsaid

by Tracey Lien

Publisher: William & Morrow Company

Ginasbookreport Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Genre: Literature / Mystery

Read This If You Love: A Woman Is No Man

Just let him go. — Ky Tran

When Ky’s brother Denny is killed, she feels responsible and sets out to discover what really happened. Through the investigation we are transported into the world of Vietnamese-Australians and the complexities of trying to maintain one’s heritage and belong in a world that isn’t always welcoming. Ky explores the bonds between friendship, family, and society. It’s a heart-wrenching look at addiction, abuse, and racial discrimination. 

I found this book to be an enlightening and educational read and consumed All That’s Left Unsaid as an audiobook. All of the performers were really great, but I personally connected to the chapters told through a child’s voice and perspective. It was so informative, humorous, and touching. Lien nailed the honesty and forthrightness of a child. Through her eyes, we are able to see the realities of growing up with fear, expectations, and love. The child was also hysterical and the audiobook performer did a great job with the material.

If you are looking for a more traditional mystery, this isn’t the book for you. However, if you are looking for a book to expand your view into other cultures shrouded in a mystery, this is the book for you.