Reviews tagging 'War'

The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

117 reviews

j9wan's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

A touching tale. I knew factually about Vietnamese history beforehand but it's so different when recounted as such. Beautiful, heartbreaking, a great book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and War

Moderate: Medical trauma

Minor: Abortion, Rape, and Alcoholism

jemg99's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

A beautiful and moving history of Vietnam told by a grandmother and her granddaughter. This is an astonishing feat of a book that encompasses so much of Vietnam’s recent history, while keeping a beating heart of love and hope amidst the atrocities laid out in their story. I really felt as though I became a part of the Tran family and their history. I think this novel particularly struck a chord as I began reading it on my trip to Vietnam. It was an informative and soulful book that enriched my visit. I would highly recommend, particularly if you are interested in Vietnamese history or are planning a holiday there. But, ultimately, this book should be essential reading for all. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape, War, Death of parent, Violence, Grief, Murder, Death, and Addiction

rachel101's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Bullying, Cancer, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Grief, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racism, Rape, Suicide, Violence, and War

brogan7's review against another edition

adventurous challenging informative medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War

Minor: Abortion, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Rape

pikkumarja's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Vuorten laulu on valtavan kaunis, ja raaka, kuvaus Vietnamin sotaisasta historiasta korostaen nimenomaan lasten ja naisten näkökulmaa. Vuorten laulu on sukuromaani, jossa tarina kulkee monen sukupolven kautta ja kahden sukunsa vahvan naisen kertomana. Vietnamin historiasta puhutaan niin paljon amerikkalaisesta näkökulmasta, että kirja oli myös raikas tuulahdus. Lopusta löytyy myös kirjailijan perustelut sekä aiheelle että alkuperäiskielelle (englanti). Mielestäni Elina Salosen suomennos oli erittäin onnistunut.

Kirja sai minut itkemään ja myös tuntemaan myötätuntoa ja iloa henkilöiden kanssa. Suosittelen ehdottomasti!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Child death, Sexual violence, Death, Terminal illness, Murder, Death of parent, War, Mental illness, and Violence

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, and Alcoholism

maybak's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder and War

Moderate: Classism

Minor: Rape

sophiestasyna's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and War

hannahhmh's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: War, Sexual assault, Murder, Alcoholism, Violence, Rape, and Pregnancy

isleofwoman's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring relaxing sad medium-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? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, War, Death, Murder, and Cancer

Moderate: Abortion, Rape, and Miscarriage

juliabegeman's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad slow-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War

Moderate: Terminal illness, Murder, and Torture

Minor: Rape