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I don't often reread books but every now and again I will do so. It might be because I want to reread the story or it might be some other form of obligation. Over the last few days I reread The Boat by Nam Le because it was the October book for my book club.
I thought it might be fun to revisit my review of the short story collection that I wrote over three years ago and see what has changed and what has stayed the same.
To read further thoughts head to my review
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An interesting and quirky read.
Read the full www.ourbookclub.net.au review at The Boat ...more
Read the full www.ourbookclub.net.au review at The Boat ...more
A novel made up of seven personal stories of immigrants from different times and places and religious backgrounds, all of which involve significant physical and moral suffering. The stories do not resolve, which leaves the reader in sombre - perhaps confused - contemplation. There is frequent bad language, and several of the stories have rough and graphic sensual description.
Oct 27, 2011
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