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The Sorrow Of War
The Sorrow Of War
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A novel of the Vietnam War written from the perspective of the North Vietnamese, profiles human characters who are wrenched by the same pain and fear as their enemies, and follows the hero's ten-year separation from his loved ones. -- New York Times
Winner of The Independent Foreign Fiction Award, this hauntingly beautiful novel, written by a North Vietnamese Army veteran, manages to humanize completely a people who up until now have usually been cast as robotic fanatics. -- Sunday Times
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Deeply human Vietnam War perspective, existential and moving.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in war stories that go beyond the usual heroics, The Sorrow of War offers a raw and honest look at the human side of conflict. Bao Ninh's vivid storytelling brings forth the pain, love, and loss experienced by soldiers on both sides, making it a profoundly moving read that challenges simple narratives of heroism.