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mirror's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
gmamartha's review against another edition
3.0
Immigration from Vietnam with the emotions as well as the events. I applaud anyone who has ever "started over" in a new place, language, friends, family.
uzername's review against another edition
5.0
"I tell her father is at peace; I tell her I'd like to plant flowers from Vietnam in her backyard; I tell her Tết is coming and luck starts over every new year."
iceangel32's review against another edition
4.0
This was a great book. I love a book in prose and devoured this one in about 3 hours. It just brought you to Vietnam and in to Ha's life. You feel what she feels when she places her big toe on the floor, to the food she eats. You feel her heart ache in leaving Vietnam, and the horrible conditions her travels here. Then the struggles she encounters when she is here to make Alabama her home. Every young girl should read this book.
cathyreadsbooks33's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
stephanie_happylibrarian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
xoxo_biz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
alidottie's review against another edition
4.0
Really good book. It takes talent to use so few words to tell a story so well.