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Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the narrative follows Kien, a soldier tasked with recovering bodies in a haunting jungle where his battalion was decimated. As one of the few survivors, he grapples with the trauma and senselessness of the conflict over eleven years. The story delves into themes of lost youth, the impact of war, and a poignant love story, all while reflecting on the broader horrors of warfare. Celebrated for its emotional depth, the book serves as a powerful anti-war statement.
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The Sorrow of War, Bao Ninh
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- The Sorrow of War
- Subtitle
- Vintage War
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bao Ninh
- Publisher
- Vintage Publishing
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9781784879839
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Wars, Asia
- Original title
- Nỗi buốn chiến tranh
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the narrative follows Kien, a soldier tasked with recovering bodies in a haunting jungle where his battalion was decimated. As one of the few survivors, he grapples with the trauma and senselessness of the conflict over eleven years. The story delves into themes of lost youth, the impact of war, and a poignant love story, all while reflecting on the broader horrors of warfare. Celebrated for its emotional depth, the book serves as a powerful anti-war statement.