It was a difficult read for me but I finished it and am happy I did. I read an interview with the author and he commented that it’s a novel about refugees more than about immigrants. It was also interesting to get a view into the immigrant/refugee Vietnamese culture.
I absolutely loved it. Its content is heavy at times, and the pacing is a little clunky but what I found so amazing was how the narrator grapples with identity and Duty. Oh and the ending is incredible.
It was tough to read but I thought he was a good writer. This story has stuck with me, I learned a lot about the war, and a lot about immigrants to this country.
Definitely recommend it but it is a tough read toward the end. But I finished it and went out and got his other book – The Refugees — also excellent. I enjoy reading both sides of the issue and as it relates to Viet Nam, most of what has been produced is from the American point of view. Nguyen flips that.
Worth reading, well written but to be consumed in small doses due to its heavy political content and historical commentary. It’s not a plot driven story but very interesting, makes you curious , makes you think and I love books that make me want to know more about topics or create discussion. Had the same feeling reading Americanah and the various shades of racism.
Not an easy read, but it told an eye opening story. Important for Americans to read and absorb.
The writing is beautiful. The story didn’t grab me, but it was definitely worth reading.
Disliked. Strongly. I only stuck with it because I committed to read all The Pulitzer Prize winners! I understand why others respect it, but ugh.
Had to skip over parts at the end of the book. However it was an education and I’m glad I stuck with it
It was a difficult read for me but I finished it and am happy I did. I read an interview with the author and he commented that it’s a novel about refugees more than about immigrants. It was also interesting to get a view into the immigrant/refugee Vietnamese culture.
I absolutely loved it. Its content is heavy at times, and the pacing is a little clunky but what I found so amazing was how the narrator grapples with identity and Duty. Oh and the ending is incredible.
Well worth reading, but the subject matter is heart-wrenching.
It was one of my book club’s selections, several months ago. Interesting to look at war in Vietnam and its aftermath from a Vietnamese point of view.
It was tough to read but I thought he was a good writer. This story has stuck with me, I learned a lot about the war, and a lot about immigrants to this country.
Definitely recommend it but it is a tough read toward the end. But I finished it and went out and got his other book – The Refugees — also excellent. I enjoy reading both sides of the issue and as it relates to Viet Nam, most of what has been produced is from the American point of view. Nguyen flips that.
Worth reading, well written but to be consumed in small doses due to its heavy political content and historical commentary. It’s not a plot driven story but very interesting, makes you curious , makes you think and I love books that make me want to know more about topics or create discussion. Had the same feeling reading Americanah and the various shades of racism.
Just finished and highly recommend. Great writing from a historical standpoint obviously, but the satire was brilliant too.