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Such A Lovely Little War: Saigon 196163
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This Riveting, Beautifully Produced Graphic Memoir Tells The Story Of The Early Years Of The Vietnam War As Seen Through The Eyes Of A Young Boy Named Marco, The Son Of A Vietnamese Diplomat And His French Wife. The Book Opens In America, Where The Boy'S Father Works For The South Vietnam Embassy; There The Boy Is Made To Feel Selfconscious About His Otherness Thanks To Schoolmates Who Play War Games Against The Socalled Commies. The Family Is Called Back To Saigon In 1961, Where The Father Becomes Prime Minister Ngo Dinh Diem'S Personal Interpreter; As The Growing Conflict Between North And South Intensifies, So Does Turmoil Within Marco'S Family, As His Mother Struggles To Grapple With Bipolar Disorder.Visually Powerful And Emotionally Potent, Such A Lovely Little War Is Both A Largescale And Intimate Study Of The Vietnam War As Seen Through The Eyes Of The Vietnamese: A Turbulent National History Interwined With An Equally Traumatic Familial One.Marcelino Truong Is An Illustrator, Painter, And Author. Born The Son Of A Vietnamese Diplomat In 1957 In The Philippines, He And His Family Moved To America (Where His Father Worked For The Embassy) And Then To Vietnam At The Outset Of The War. He Earned Degrees In Law At The Paris Institute Of Political Studies, And English Literature At The Sorbonne. He Lives In Paris, France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Such a Lovely Little War: Saigon 1961-63'? A: The main theme revolves around the personal experiences of a young boy named Marco during the early years of the Vietnam War, highlighting the impact of the conflict on both his family and the broader Vietnamese society.
- Q: Who is the author of the graphic memoir? A: The author is Marcelino Truong, an illustrator, painter, and writer, who shares his unique perspective as the son of a Vietnamese diplomat.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 272 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on October 25, 2016.
- Q: Is this book illustrated? A: Yes, 'Such a Lovely Little War' is an illustrated graphic memoir, featuring powerful visuals that complement the narrative.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for a mature audience, particularly those interested in history, graphic novels, or personal narratives about war.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of the writing style? A: Readers can expect a visually engaging and emotionally resonant storytelling style that combines personal and historical perspectives.
- Q: Does the book address the author's family background? A: Yes, the memoir delves into the author's family background, particularly the experiences of Marco's Vietnamese and French heritage during a tumultuous period.
- Q: What makes this graphic memoir unique? A: Its unique perspective as seen through the eyes of a child during the Vietnam War, combined with artistic illustrations, offers a personal and emotional lens on a significant historical event.