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Dust Child
by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was.. fine? It felt like a book written to teach Americans about the Vietnam war rather than to tell a story set in that time. Disappointing after loving The Mountains Sing so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, Injury/Injury detail