My first novel, Village Teacher, is still available and was reviewed on Amazon in November of last year. I did not see the review until now, so without further ado, here it is:
“Catrinel Tromp
A superb, wonderfully-written novel
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2020
A beautifully written, cogent, and well-developed narrative that begs for a sequel! It combines wonderful details about Vietnam — especially atmospheric and informative for those readers who are not as familiar with its history or geography — with suspenseful action and a moving, overarching love story. Such a smoothly flowing and engrossing read! Highly recommended.”
My goodness! Talented in photography AND literature! Way to go.😁
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I finished reading “Village Teacher” and was most impressed with the book.
I did not know much about Vietnam especially with the happenings during that time.
It was most interesting. I learned a lot about the country and the people of that time. I posted my review on Goodreads.
I had also ordered your book “The Siege of An Loc and am reading it right now.
I do hope you will write a sequel of the “Village Teacher”.
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Nothing is more precious to me to see that someone has read and enjoyed a book of mine. I do try to convey some background information in everything story that I write and I am happy that you have learned something worthwhile from “Village Teacher.” Please let me know what you think of “The Siege of An Loc” once you have finished it.
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Neihtn,
I wrote you my thoughts and somehow I lost it when I tried to save it. So, am trying again.
I thought it was very well written. You were very clear about the various battles and the regiments involved and their locations. I felt like I was right there with them. So many innocent people, soldiers as well as civilians died during this 3 month battle.
South Vietnam did not want to fall under the regime of the Communists in North Vietnam and after first succeeding in recapturing An Loc and then losing it all again when the Americans withdrew their support it broke my heart that the whole country is now under communist rule.
Thank you for a great book and clarifying to me what it was all about.
I wrote my review on Goodreads.
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Thank you so much! Would you mind if I repost your review on Goodreads here on my blog?
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That will be fine, neihtn. Glad you liked my review .
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Sorry. I saw it did not show my name on my reply to you.
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good news ☺️ Congratulations, Hien, ~ sending creative vibes hedy 💫
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Thank you Hedy!
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Fabulous review!
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😃!
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Congratulations, Hien, on the completion and publication of your book, and I’m so very glad you received such a wonderful review.
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Thank you, Jet! It is gratifying indeed.
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I’m reading it now and really enjoying it! I hope to have my review up by Sunday.
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That’s good! Thank you, Bonnie!
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Congrats! 🙂
Ciao
Sid
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Thank you Sid!
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wow! congratulations, Hien! 🙂
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Thank you!
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Congratulations on the review. Now everyone expects a second book, more work.
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You are right, Jim. More work, but I do enjoy writing.
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It must be so satisfying to read a positive review of your work!
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It is a good feeling for sure!
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Very nice!
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Yes indeed!
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Thank you. I will look for it.
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Thank you! Please let me know your impressions of the book.
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Congrats on a great review of your book. 😊
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Thank you Irene!
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