Review of The Flowers of War (2011) by Karen S — 27 Jul 2012
I was moved by this tale of a purposeless American caught up in the "Rape of Nanking" in 1930s Manchuria. Bale assumes the identity of a deceased Catholic priest and begins to reluctantly protect the young girls who are left on their own in the missionary school and from there the story becomes one of tragedy, brutality, and the quiet heroism of the women and girls of Nanking.
Lasting insights into the nature of evil in war and the indomitable spirit of the few.
This review of The Flowers of War (2011) was written by Karen S on 27 Jul 2012.
The Flowers of War has generally received positive reviews.
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