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196books's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, and War
Minor: Infidelity and Sexism
snailslowreader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
What a lovely and wonderful book! Nguyen writes the type of stories that I want to write—sensitive, quietly moving, and full of tender but flawed characters. The subjects are all well chosen and create a mixed picture of what it means to be an immigrant and how trauma and love, felt in personal and familial ways, can affect people years later.
Favorites (in order of their appearance): "Black-Eyed Women," "I'd Love You to Want Me," "The Americans"
Favorites (in order of their appearance): "Black-Eyed Women," "I'd Love You to Want Me," "The Americans"
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Grief, and War
friendlypoet's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence
Moderate: Death, Dementia, and War
kayesomething's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Murder
Moderate: Child death, Death, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Xenophobia, and War
ninahuynh's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Overall, 3,25 stars. I am not mad that I read it. It may not have been the best introduction to Nguyen's writing, but it does have me more hyped in reading his other books, particularly The Sympathizer. Just wish the writing was better style was better.
Read more on my blog: https://niansworld.wordpress.com/2022/02/05/the-refugees-viet-thanh-nguyen/
Read more on my blog: https://niansworld.wordpress.com/2022/02/05/the-refugees-viet-thanh-nguyen/
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Infidelity and Racism
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