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3.56 AVERAGE
3.56 AVERAGE
This is a lovely, thought provoking book about a 16 year old girl who goes to Vietnam in a trio of dancers/singers to entertain the troops. As well as giving some great context about the war and the reactions in Australia, it's a very personal and believable tale about a young girl growing up.
As the author's note mentions, there were many women who went to Vietnam in the war, as journalists, nurses, entertainers, so this story isn't as unrealistic as it first sounds. Rushby touches on some pretty universal issues as well: relationships, abuse, effects of war, family and protesting.
Recommended for teens and adults alike.
As the author's note mentions, there were many women who went to Vietnam in the war, as journalists, nurses, entertainers, so this story isn't as unrealistic as it first sounds. Rushby touches on some pretty universal issues as well: relationships, abuse, effects of war, family and protesting.
Recommended for teens and adults alike.
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of my all time favourite books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, War
Really good. Interesting. Interestingly written. Different.