Genevieve
This was such a beautifully written and heartbreaking story, and honestly, it’s probably going to be one of my top 5 reads of the year.
This is a dual POV story following Huong (Guava) and her grandmother as they try to survive through war, loss, and everything that comes with living through some of the most difficult periods in Vietnam’s history.
What really stood out to me was how this book shows the impact of generational trauma and the strength it takes for a family to keep going when it feels like the odds are stacked against them. I’ve never read a book that explored the experiences of the Vietnamese people during and after the war in such a personal and emotional way.
This book made me sad, angry, and emotional, but I learned so much from it. It’s one of those stories that stays with you long after you finish it.
A heartbreaking but necessary read.
This was such a beautifully written and heartbreaking story, and honestly, it’s probably going to be one of my top 5 reads of the year.
This is a dual POV story following Huong (Guava) and her grandmother as they try to survive through war, loss, and everything that comes with living through some of the most difficult periods in Vietnam’s history.
What really stood out to me was how this book shows the impact of generational trauma and the strength it takes for a family to keep going when it feels like the odds are stacked against them. I’ve never read a book that explored the experiences of the Vietnamese people during and after the war in such a personal and emotional way.
This book made me sad, angry, and emotional, but I learned so much from it. It’s one of those stories that stays with you long after you finish it.
A heartbreaking but necessary read.