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maidinnah's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Lyrically written, elegant, and concise. The choice to write the book as a series of vignettes rather than a cohesive narrative was an interesting one. Reading Ru felt like accessing the collective experiences of Vietnamese refugees and therefore is an excellent starter novel for those wanting to learn more about life during and after the Vietnam war.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Excrement, Gun violence, Violence, and War
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: 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
meliait's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Overall amazing. I just wish it was longer
Incredibleeee writing
Incredibleeee writing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Grief and Excrement
Minor: Sexual violence
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, War, and Excrement
Minor: Death and Violence
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