Review and Reflection of Sorrow of War

Review

The novel The Sorrow of War is about a young Vietnamese solider who has been through many things while in the war. After he fought in the Vietnam war , it hunted him for the rest of his life even when the war was over. The novel goes back and forth between his unfulfilled love with his high school sweet heart. He had no family and went through many struggles. As he went through depression, heart breaks , and struggles he started writing a novel about his life to rest his soul and rid of the devils. After reading this novel, I learned to never give up so easily.

Reflection

After reading this novel I have learned to never give up so easily. I have also learn that people drink to cover up their problems. For example, Kien and his father was always drunk when they worked. The war can affect soldiers in many ways. For instance, it can affect them mentally, physically, and emotionally. It can also affect their friends and family. Stress and depression can also kill someone. I have also learned that many people would sacrifice themselves for friends and family members that they love. This was a great novel.