Mailbox Monday, created by Marcia, is on a blog tour! This month’s host is Unabridged Chick.
Flesh by Khanh Ha (for review)
The setting is Tonkin (northern Vietnam) at the turn of the 20th century. A boy, Tai, witnesses the beheading of his father, a notorious bandit, and sets out to recover his head and then to find the man who betrayed his father to the authorities. On this quest, Tai’s entire world will shift. FLESH takes the reader into dark and delightful places in the human condition, places where allies are not always your friends, true love hurts, and your worst enemy may bring you the most comfort. In that emotionally harrowing world, Tai must learn to deal with new responsibilities in his life while at the same time acknowledge his bond, and his resemblance, to a man he barely knew-his father. Through this story of revenge is woven a another story, one of love, but love purchased with the blood of murders Tai commits. A coming-of-age story, but also a love story, the sensuality of the author’s writing style belies the sometimes brutal world he depicts.
blodeuedd
Interesting book you got this week
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Elysium
Thanks :)
Marie
Intriguing book this week. I am beginning to wonder if the newest cover trend is seeing the back of a lady’s well-coifed head. Here is my mailbox this week.
Have a great week!
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Elysium
I haven’t thought about that before but you might be right. There has been quite many that kind of covers.
Alita
Sounds really interesting! I hope you enjoy it!
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Elysium
I hope I will :)
Audra (Unabridged Chick)
I’ve heard some good things about Flesh — can’t wait to see your review! I’m torn if I want to read it.
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Elysium
It’s very different from what I’ve read so far and can’t wait to start it. Not sure if I’ve read about Vietnam before.
Laurel-Rain Snow
This sounds like a book I must read…thanks for sharing!
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Lucy
Sounds like a great read. Hope you enjoy!
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Mary
Sounds like a book full of drama!
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Mystica
Sounds very dramatic.
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bermudaonion (Kathy)
That sounds gut wrenching and thought provoking. I hope you love it.
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Elizabeth
Sounds quite harsh….hope it is good.
Elizabeth
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Holly (2 Kids and Tired)
I’m not familiar with this one but it does sound intriguing. Enjoy!
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Pat @ Post For Now
I hope you enjoy your new book.
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Tribute Books Mama
Sounds very intriguing, enjoy!
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