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Las Flores De La Guerra (2012)

by Geling Yan(Favorite Author)

3.55 of 5 Votes: 4

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Alfaguara

review 1: Though it's classified as historical-fiction, The Flowers of War still hits the heart pretty hard, especially since it's based on the historical tragedy of the Nanking Massacre. What's most compelling about The Flowers of War is the way it recounts the brutal and sickening monstrosity of human-beings, but at the same time reminds us of the amazing strength, bravery, and compassion people show during survival. A bitter sweet book I guess.
review 2: Beautifully written novel set at the time of the Rape of Nanking. A group of Chinese schoolgirls are stranded in a catholic missionary church with their American priest. Also hiding at the church are some local prostitutes who have escaped from the Japanese and three wounded Chinese soldiers on the run. In spite of... more the differences between them, the various groups come to terms with each other and even make some alliances. When the Japanese finally discover their presence, they are forced to work together to save the lives of the schoolgirls. This is a short novel, simply told, but with such emotional depth that its message of redemption will linger. A wonderful, bitter sweet novel. less

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