How did the author decide to structure the story as a reflective memoir?
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How did the author decide to structure the story as a reflective memoir?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about the portrayal of race and power dynamics?
What about the vivid descriptions of setting made you feel transported to 1920s Indochina?