64 pages 2 hours read

Rachel Khong

Goodbye, Vitamin

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Reviews & Readership

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Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong is a poignant and humorous novel that deftly explores themes of memory, family, and personal growth. Critics praise its heartfelt narrative and relatable protagonist. However, some find the fragmented structure and diary format disjointed. Overall, it's a touching read marked by Khong's wit and emotional insight.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Goodbye, Vitamin?

A reader who enjoys heartfelt, witty, and poignant stories about family dynamics, memory, and personal growth will appreciate Rachel Khong's Goodbye, Vitamin. Fans of J. Courtney Sullivan's Maine and Jonathan Tropper's This Is Where I Leave You will find a similar blend of humor and emotional depth.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Family
Identity: Mental Health
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Genre
Humor
Modern Classic Fiction
Topics
Health / Medicine
Mental Illness