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A link to my review of this wonderful book (and thanks to Jen for submitting it) https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
I'd like to submit my review for this book. I think it is a wonderful meditation on exile - and I think that, despite it's short size and fast pacing, it would be wise of the reader to take it slower. Think of it as poetry, demanding meditation and thought, and I think you will find it more rewarding.https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Really must give this book another try sometime. I had it out from lib this winter and couldn't settle into it. Finally returned it when half done. Think a re-read would help it go better for me. I get everything everyone says about it. Just one of those things for me.
I'm about to read Man, definitely taking it slow as I'm reading it in French.
Mmars wrote: "Really must give this book another try sometime. I had it out from lib this winter and couldn't settle into it. Finally returned it when half done. Think a re-read would help it go better for me. I...":)
I'm glad the thoughts of others have encouraged you to give this book another chance, Mmars. It's one of the more beautiful things this group is capable of.
"...Such a beautiful, lyrical journey - Ru is so expressive and personal, it felt at times painfully intrusive of the author's memories. This is Thuy's first novel and an incredible feat of poetic beauty..."
(Jen, review)
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