July 10, 2024

The author adopts a straightforward tone when depicting great violence, such as Tuyet’s assault at the garrison or Takeshi’s vengeful counterattack. What effect does this direct, almost unemotional voice have on your experience of reading these scenes? What do you think the author is implying about the nature of violence?

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Fiona

It made me feel like it was an everyday thing. While not pleasant it had come to be accepted as just what happens. It would not change so long as the occupation continued.

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