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A review by melloyellobooks
Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen
4.0
Things We Lost to the Water is a story about a family who flees Vietnam to resettle in New Orleans in 1979. Huong and her two boys, Tuan and Binh (Ben) struggle with poverty, language barriers, and racism as they resettle in their new lives. While her husband, Cong planned the escape, he does not ultimately leave with them, later causing a complicated rift with the family.
It starts action packed from page one and was rather a quick read. The writing, although beautiful, is not overly complicated. This character-driven story kept my attention and I found myself wanting to spend more time with them.
It was heart warming at some parts and realistic in portrayal of people and relationships. The characters are well-developed, complex, and flawed. I enjoyed the closeness they felt for their city; the backdrop of New Orleans made it a more unique narrative.
It starts action packed from page one and was rather a quick read. The writing, although beautiful, is not overly complicated. This character-driven story kept my attention and I found myself wanting to spend more time with them.
It was heart warming at some parts and realistic in portrayal of people and relationships. The characters are well-developed, complex, and flawed. I enjoyed the closeness they felt for their city; the backdrop of New Orleans made it a more unique narrative.