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

4.0

The decades of colonization and war that devastated Vietnam in the 20th century is explored through the exquisite writing of Nguyen Phan Que Mai -- her first novel to be written in English. The country's history is seen through the lens of a family, particularly the story of a grandmother and her granddaughter. Heartbreaking tragedy and violence are portrayed, as well as deeply profound and beautiful family love and devotion. Having recently traveled to Vietnam, this book resonated very deeply for me.