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idk_indigo 's review for:
The Mountains Sing
by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
emotional
sad
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:
No
This was so beautifully written and narrated. Very sad book. I enjoyed the characters coming to life and the unveiling of a history that isn't really talked about in the US (at least not in my small section of it). It gives me a new perspective of the Vietnam War, and the hippie movement and everything. Despite the sad history the characters still come to life, the setting of Vietnam itself is very well done. Etc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, War
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Abandonment, Classism
Minor: Physical abuse, Abortion, Colonisation