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markhoh 's review for:
The Last Thing to Burn
by Will Dean
I think ‘The Last Thing to Burn’ is an extremely important book that sees author Will Dean shine the spotlight into the darkest of evils. Human trafficking, torture, false imprisonment and deprivation of liberty are the concepts at the very heart of this compelling tale.
Told through the eyes of Thanh Dao, a young Vietnamese woman, is transported to the UK under false pretences and sold into a life of slavery through a forced marriage to Leonard. CCTVs record her every movement and punishments are meted out for any transgressions, through the systematic burning of Thanh’s remaining possessions stripping her of her true identity.
Will Dean has written a moving, compelling and suspenseful story that could sit in the thriller genre. I’m not actually sure where it sits as it is not a piece of entertainment, and hardly a book to read for enjoyment. Yet, it is destined to become a critical part of the literature that highlights this insidious crime.
This is not a leisurely read, but a convincing page turner. It’s an easy read yet it is one of the hardest books to actually read. It’s not a book to finish and put back on the shelf without some reflection about how I can contribute to putting an end to this barbaric practice.
Thank you Will Dean for deciding to write this. I can’t say I loved it but I love that you have put this topic front and centre.
Told through the eyes of Thanh Dao, a young Vietnamese woman, is transported to the UK under false pretences and sold into a life of slavery through a forced marriage to Leonard. CCTVs record her every movement and punishments are meted out for any transgressions, through the systematic burning of Thanh’s remaining possessions stripping her of her true identity.
Will Dean has written a moving, compelling and suspenseful story that could sit in the thriller genre. I’m not actually sure where it sits as it is not a piece of entertainment, and hardly a book to read for enjoyment. Yet, it is destined to become a critical part of the literature that highlights this insidious crime.
This is not a leisurely read, but a convincing page turner. It’s an easy read yet it is one of the hardest books to actually read. It’s not a book to finish and put back on the shelf without some reflection about how I can contribute to putting an end to this barbaric practice.
Thank you Will Dean for deciding to write this. I can’t say I loved it but I love that you have put this topic front and centre.