This book did not seem to hold my interest.

I'm not quite sure how i feel about this one - it's tough to give it a number. I realize that it's very well-written, and quite thought-provoking. However, I'm a little surprised that it won the Giller Prize. The descriptions and experience of Vietnam thoughout the novel felt extremely real, but to me the characters felt a little hollow (although maybe that was intended). I guess the overwhelming themes of being 'lost' and 'out of place' were so well-captured, that it was difficult to enjoy the experience. I'm not entirely sure if the ending was redemptive or not...

This story was disappointing. Despite it's great reviews, I found the book seemed as lost as the characters in it. Many characters and storylines were introduced for no apparent reason, and halfway through the novel the story shifts.

I wouldn't recommend this book.