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challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such beautiful writing for a really hard topic. I will admit, my knowledge of this period in our history is lacking but it seems like Hannah took great care with the way she told this heartbreaking story.
For anyone on the fence about reading this, please do! It is not all doom and gloom, and also not overly cheery about the horrors of the Vietnam War and its aftermath.
As usual I may have more to add to this once I’ve had some time to sit with it!
For anyone on the fence about reading this, please do! It is not all doom and gloom, and also not overly cheery about the horrors of the Vietnam War and its aftermath.
As usual I may have more to add to this once I’ve had some time to sit with it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Drug use, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexism, Blood, Medical content, Suicide attempt, War, Injury/Injury detail