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Vietnamerica: A Family's Journey

Nonfiction | Graphic Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011

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GB Tran

Vietnamerica

Nonfiction | Graphic Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

281

Format

Graphic Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Vietnam • 1970s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Vietnamerica by GB Tran is a graphic memoir tracing four generations of the Tran family, focusing on GB’s parents, Dzung Chung and Tri Huu. The narrative interweaves stories of their youth in wartime Vietnam, experiences as refugees in the US, and GB's journey to understand their sacrifices and heritage, culminating in a family trip back to Vietnam. The memoir includes depictions of emotional and physical abuse.

Emotional

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

3.9

2,157 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

GB Tran's graphic memoir Vietnamerica has been praised for its heartfelt storytelling and intricate artwork, which vividly captures his family's history and the Vietnamese American immigrant experience. Critics commend its blend of personal and historical narratives. However, some note that the non-linear timeline can be confusing. Overall, it’s a powerful exploration of identity and heritage.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Vietnamerica?

Fans of Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi or Maus by Art Spiegelman will resonate with Vietnamerica by GB Tran. This graphic memoir is ideal for readers interested in personal, intergenerational stories of immigration, cultural identity, and the Vietnam War, depicted through evocative visuals and poignant storytelling.

3.9

2,157 ratings

71%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

281

Format

Graphic Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Vietnam • 1970s

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

15-18 years

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