The Sorrow of War
by Bao Ninh
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Description
A novel of the Vietnam War is written from the perspective of the North Vietnamese, profiles human characters who are wrenched by the same pain and fear as their enemies, and follows the hero's ten-year separation from his loved ones. Reprint.
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Book Club Questions for The Sorrow of War (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Sorrow of War (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Sorrow of War:
- Did Bao Ninh emphasize any specific themes throughout The Sorrow of War? What do you think Bao Ninh is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of The Sorrow of War and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout The Sorrow of War? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does The Sorrow of War reveal Bao Ninh's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Bao Ninh is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of The Sorrow of War affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Bao Ninh's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for The Sorrow of War (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for The Sorrow of War (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on The Sorrow of War:
- Did Bao Ninh make persuasive arguments in The Sorrow of War? Did The Sorrow of War change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from The Sorrow of War?
- How does Bao Ninh present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Bao Ninh biased within The Sorrow of War? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does The Sorrow of War make you want to read next? Why?
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