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A review by gemcat42
Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.75
I enjoyed this book. I learned a lot about the experiences of different demographic groups involved in the Vietnam war, especially mixed race Amerasians. I liked that the characters were complex. I liked that there is resolution at the end of the book, but its realistic and doesn't tie everything up in a neat little bow.
I will point out as a trigger warning that a substantial portion of the book is about sex workers. Women in the book experience sexual violence. Readers should be prepared for that, but I think every depiction is realistic to what real people actually endured during the war.
I will point out as a trigger warning that a substantial portion of the book is about sex workers. Women in the book experience sexual violence. Readers should be prepared for that, but I think every depiction is realistic to what real people actually endured during the war.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual violence