Papaya Salad is a story about the author's great-uncle Sompong, a Thai
who envisions travelling the world and learning different languages. The
book covers the strange path life takes Sompong on his road to fulfil
his dreams against the backdrop of World War 2.
It
is a straight-forward story with charming illustrations and vibrant
colours. I was able to observe the perspectives of normal peoples as
well as what being the "enemy" looks and feels like during the war. The
cultural background of this work is a valuable historical reference to
those interested in that period.
DISLIKES
None.
WHO IS IT FOR
Those
with a liking for a slice of life story will find their groove here.
Those who love reading about the events of WW2 will also find something
here.
Many thanks to Dark Horse Books for a review copy.
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Y.S. Stephen
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I read a lot, write a bit, ...occasionally play at illustration.
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