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Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen

Things We Lost to the Water

by Eric Nguyen
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  • First Published:
  • May 4, 2021, 304 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Apr 2022, 304 pages
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Linda Pham

Nostalgic and evocative
For every Vietnamese immigrant, this book is hauntingly nostalgic. It’s exceptionally written. The narrative is raw, real and relatable. I became quite emotional at times reflecting on my personal experiences and the roots from where I’ve come. This is one of my favourite books ever read.
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