Tag Archives: The Boat People

42. Vi (Kim Thuy)

Posted on May 27, 2018 by

Life has been busy and although I have been reading, I have been slow to finish my blog posts.  As fan of Kim Thuy, since devouring her debut book, Ru, I pre-ordered her latest book, Vi in preparation for meeting … Continue reading →

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22. The Boat People (Sharon Bala)

Posted on March 20, 2018 by

Whether or not The Boat People is crowned the 2018 Canada Reads winner, it is a book that opened my eyes and through fiction has informed me about the injustice, racism and experiences of refugees.  It is a story that … Continue reading →

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