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I'm not quite sure how to rate this one. I think Bohjalian is an incredible writer and in this case he is so descriptive that I was uncomfortable with listening to the atrocities of war and genocide that I almost gave up on this book. I plowed through but not sure it was worth it.
If you are into historical fiction that exposes you to think you may not know, in this case a relatively unknown aspect of WWI in which the Turks tried to wipe out the Armenian race, then this book might be for you.
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If you are into historical fiction that exposes you to think you may not know, in this case a relatively unknown aspect of WWI in which the Turks tried to wipe out the Armenian race, then this book might be for you.
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Another amazing, heartfelt and moving book from Chris Bohjalian. This author is one of my favorite recent discoveries. This story sheds a light on the Armenian genocide occuring prior to the US entering WW I. I remember reading a similar story when I was in middle school, which highlighted the tensions between the Turks and the Armenians, but outside of that, I don't recall learning anything about this time period in school. The story is fictional, but written in the style of being autobiographi
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I loved everything about this book- the changing points of view and times, the characters, setting, just everything. I didn't know much about what was going on in Turkey in 1915 and this was certainly a good lesson. I highly recommend this lovely book.
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Amazing, as all of Chris Bojalian's books are. I always learn a lot while reading them. I had no knowledge of the Armenian genocide....why?
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May 12, 2012
Lyn (Readinghearts)
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it was amazing
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