Helpful Score: 1
A beautifully written book. It was different from what I expected though. The description states that the book highlights a little known history of WWII. While that is part of the book, to me it not the main story. The main story for me is that of the main character Raj. It is told from his perspectives as he reflects on his childhood. A childhood with unspeakable horrors such as the loss of two siblings in an accident, abuse, and loneliness. However, a childhood also with the love of a mother and friendship however brief. A moving tale that pulls you into its environment completely.
This book is translated from French as part of the Lanaan Translation Series. The series is funded through a grant from the Lanaan Foundation, and its goal is to translate to English books never before published in the English language.
This book is translated from French as part of the Lanaan Translation Series. The series is funded through a grant from the Lanaan Foundation, and its goal is to translate to English books never before published in the English language.
