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Set against the backdrop of the Korean War, the novel explores the harrowing experiences of Chinese soldiers in U.S. POW camps. Yu Yuan, a clerical officer, becomes a crucial link between his fellow prisoners and their American captors due to his English skills. The narrative delves into the complexities of survival within the camp, revealing a stark reality where the greatest threats often come from fellow inmates rather than the guards. Rich in historical detail and emotional depth, it showcases Ha Jin's most ambitious storytelling yet.
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War Trash, Ha-jin Yi
- Language
- Released
- 2005
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- Title
- War Trash
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ha-jin Yi
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House LLC
- Released
- 2005
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781400075799
- Category
- Fiction, Historical prose, War prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Korean War, the novel explores the harrowing experiences of Chinese soldiers in U.S. POW camps. Yu Yuan, a clerical officer, becomes a crucial link between his fellow prisoners and their American captors due to his English skills. The narrative delves into the complexities of survival within the camp, revealing a stark reality where the greatest threats often come from fellow inmates rather than the guards. Rich in historical detail and emotional depth, it showcases Ha Jin's most ambitious storytelling yet.