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allbookedup_'s review against another edition
3.0
The way Rithy writes, flashbacks and interviews mixed with life now is a very intriguing style of writing. I did have some trouble trying to remember what was happening if it did jump around a lot making it a bit confusing to read at times. However, his memories did come across clear at times and were written with so much emotion and vivid descriptions I felt like I could actually see the hell he was describing. It was a very informative and interesting look on the Khmer Rouge and Duch, one of the main camp runners of the time.
kim_expeditionthroughpages's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
ldondy's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the style in which the author wrote this book. It's split sort of into different commentaries. One of an interview with a benevolent member of the regime, his own experience, and how he feels present day. I was really drawn to the passages of his experience and wish they were fleshed out a bit more. At some points there was a lot of jumping around from one line of commentary to the next and it made for a bit of confusing reading at times.
Overall, a great read.
Overall, a great read.
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