I find short stories to be a more fulfilling escape during hectic times. Thus, I turned to The Refugees from 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winner (The Sympathizer) Viet Thanh Nguyen. As promised by the NYT Book Review, the series of exquisitely written stories explore a breadth of immigrant experiences. The themes are universal, touching on family bonds, the growth of tolerance, and loyalty. It's a lovely collection for summer reading.
(I must admit, I could not finish The Sympathizer. While it received prizes and accolades, it was somehow too violent and male for me. Perhaps it triggered my Vietnam War sore spots, or maybe the timing was wrong.)
(I must admit, I could not finish The Sympathizer. While it received prizes and accolades, it was somehow too violent and male for me. Perhaps it triggered my Vietnam War sore spots, or maybe the timing was wrong.)
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