A review by j9wan
The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

A touching tale. I knew factually about Vietnamese history beforehand but it's so different when recounted as such. Beautiful, heartbreaking, a great book.
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