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Published: March 30, 2012
Words: 41,588 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476256870
Short description
Napalm and Chewing gum is the story of a brother and sister who live in a shanty town outside Hue, in Vietnam. They have recently left school. Su gets a job in Uncle Four Elbow's karaoke bar, not realising he is grooming her for a life of prostitution. Her brother plans to get rich by recovering war relics from the Demilitarised Zone. He will soon discover some relics still have the power to kill.Extended description
Napalm and Chewing Gum describes the trials and tribulations of a teenage brother and sister, Anh and Su, growing up in a shanty town in Hue, Vietnam. Their story is set against a background of poverty, war and exploitation. Su is being lured into prostitution, by her Uncle Four Elbows. Anh is trying to make his fortune by collecting war relics from the Demilitarised Zone(DMZ). Although the Vietnam war finished in 1975, the DMZ is still full of unexploded bombs and shells, and Anh is about to discover how dangerous they are. This is the tale of a brother and sister fighting against all odds, in what soon becomes a matter of life and death.Tags
love, war, vietnam, teenageAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Craig Clarke
on April 09, 2012 :
Just finished this entertaining novel by Anthony Ginn. It has given me a surprisingly nice warm feeling inside and I enjoyed every page. Not often I read a book in a couple of sittings, but just couldn’t put it down – that is a lot more dedicated than it sounds as I downloaded it and read it on my laptop (perhaps the warm feeling is from my fried legs). Great observations on a complex Vietnamese culture change by war and tourism interwoven with some snippets on the meaning of life. Great read.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)
Review by:
Tomas Sterner
on April 04, 2012 :
I read a draft of this book a few years ago and have been trying to persuade Anthony to publish it every since. It seems that he finally listened to me! I will now read it again on my tablet but I have fond memories of an engaging story that combines the qualities of the author: strong humour and strong warmth. I have never been to Vietnam but Anthony's story took me there for free and I thoroughly enjoyed my visit. A must read.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Garry Bruckner
on April 03, 2012 :
I read, "Napalm and Chewing Gum" and enjoyed it very much. I think it is a great story and Anthony did a superb job developing the characters in the story. It was easy to get drawn into their life, their thoughts and desires and really care for them. As a soldier, I didn't get much chance to actually learn the customs of the Vietnamese and found it all very interesting. The Shop of the Dead and the Lucky Money being burnt to send to their ancestors, the superstitions that were part of their daily life. Seems like a bit of a hardship for people so poor having to spend money on items to burn for their ancestors and yet all so revervent and comforting to them. The story helps the reader realize the importance of these rituals in the lives of the Vietnamese families. Struggling to make some kind of decent life in a country so often torn by war, I really admire their resolve and ability to find peace and happiness when allowed, when not getting caught between opposing forces. This story helps the reader identify with the hardships, the tension and the great joy during better times.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)