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heollona's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It had a lot of potential and started out strong but it fizzled out as the book went on
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
5.0
It’s 1981 and 18-year-old Hằng has just arrived in the United States, a refugee of the Việt Nam War. Her uncle is heartbroken at the deaths of Hằng’s parents and grandmother, and is determine to take his niece into his Texas home. But Hằng is equally determined to find the younger brother who was taken to the United States six years ago by a well-meaning preacher, a separation for which she blames herself. A chance meeting with LeeRoy, recent high school graduate and wannabe-cowboy, sets a series of events into motion that can stretch plausibility at times, but that ultimately leads to a rich and rewarding story. Hằng has repressed many of the horrific memories of the war, and the way that she oh-so-slowly gets to a point where she can start to heal is entirely believable. Thanhhà Lại‘s note about her inspiration for Hằng’s story adds context to this quietly powerful novel.
Thanks to Edelweiss for the digital ARC.
Thanks to Edelweiss for the digital ARC.
jenmangler's review against another edition
3.0
This wasn't the easiest book to read because of Hằng's struggle with English, but I don't think that's a bad thing. It's also difficult to read because her story is a painful one.
thisbookbelongstopam's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ec_newman's review against another edition
4.0
Took me a long while to get into and it requires a thoughtful reader, but I’m really glad I read it.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
2/5
I was excited to read this book. Jessethereader had recommended it on his YouTube channel and I had to get my hands on it. Sadly, I found the plot hard to follow and the characters conversations were rather difficult as well. I like the idea of the story but how it plaid out wasn't what I expected.
I was excited to read this book. Jessethereader had recommended it on his YouTube channel and I had to get my hands on it. Sadly, I found the plot hard to follow and the characters conversations were rather difficult as well. I like the idea of the story but how it plaid out wasn't what I expected.
linguinismom's review against another edition
1.0
DNF at 36% .. idk what I’m gonna do for my conference maybe just read the last 50 pages before hand but ya I am not actually going to finish this, lol.