Questions About Things We Lost to the Water

by Eric Nguyen

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Does anyone have book club discussion questions for this book? I am having a hard time coming up with them on my own.

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would you think of this book as dark? its seems like it is from the tone of the synopsis.

Christina Willits No, I would not consider it a dark book. It tells of an immigrant family's years in New Orleans and how each member has a different relationship/tie t…moreNo, I would not consider it a dark book. It tells of an immigrant family's years in New Orleans and how each member has a different relationship/tie to the US and Vietnam. Everything in the synopsis is true, but it is told in a matter of fact sort of way and just tells how they deal with these things.(less)

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What age would you recommend this to? Is there anything in the book you wouldn't want a teen to read?

Keithacarpenter Nothing graphic, the only sexual relationship that is discussed is two boys, but it does not give too much in the way of details. Very little alcohol …moreNothing graphic, the only sexual relationship that is discussed is two boys, but it does not give too much in the way of details. Very little alcohol or drug use. (less)

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