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hue's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
I adore Kim Thúy's way of writing. In little snippets, vignettes, rather than dashing on like the "typical" novels. This feels serene and calm, even with all the heavy topics it has within the story. I could read it again and again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, Gun violence, War, Child death, and Abandonment
itsdoroo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Child death, Blood, Death, Excrement, and War
oleanderwillow's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Pedophilia, War, Child abuse, and Sexual assault
romie_chat's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.25
it is such a small book, and yet it encompasses an entire lifetime. it shares dreams and hopes and fears and brutal moments with us. the writing style is simple and beautiful, I would even say the simplicity is what makes this book so impactful. there is nothing grandiose about it. it is simply a story relating someone's life, someone and yet everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Pedophilia, Child death, and Violence
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