A review by aweekinthelife
The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

challenging dark mysterious sad fast-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? Yes

4.25

an inter-generational story about loss and the aftermath of the Vietnam War and how families were (and continue to be) affected. Nguyen always does a beautiful job of making her characters and situations feel so real and while the content is difficult, it becomes hard to put the book down because you want to know what happens next.