The usual questions driving personal reviews—did you like this book; what did you like/not like about it; why did or didn't you—must, I feel, be dispensed with in this case. There are two questions I do feel are worth asking: First, is the book worthwhile of its topic? And the answer of course is ...
A powerful and unforgettable true story about the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. The story centers on Arn Chorn-Pond who is an 11 year-old, who is forced to work in labor camps digging ditches and growing rice. Resting for only a few hours a day, Arn’s personality changes quickly and he becomes numb to t...
Had a similar feel to The Things They Carried. Do like! (Longer review to come)