*Grazina is an elderly woman who saves Hai from making a horrific decision.
*After spending some time together, Grazina invites Hai to stay with her for a period of time.
*Hai gets himself a job at the local store/restaurant and meets a variety of locals who have a profound impact on him.
*Grazina leans on Hai and Hai leans on Grazina. A alternating relationship.
What I Thought of It - Five Observations/Reflections... *I was a little nervous going into the story because I thought it would be "above" my head.
*I found myself enjoying the start of the novel and reading about how the two main characters came to know each other.
*The story slowed down a bit and not much happened.
*This was definitely a story about "regular" people leading "regular" lives.
*The most powerful aspect of the story was the relationship between Grazina and Hai. Who Should Read It... *Readers of rich, strong, and highly praised literature, will definitely want to check out Ocean Vuong's second novel. While there might not be a lot of "action", you will definitely get to know the characters and feel what they are going through. Happy Reading! Rating... 3 out of 5 stars
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