Reviews of Under the Naga Tail

elena l.
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Dec 31 2023 – 09:20 PM

A relevant memoir!

[3.5/5 stars] This is a memoir of Mae Taing, written with his son James, about his escape from...

julia2743
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Jul 24 2023 – 10:53 PM

Heartwrenching

Now I know that I am normally a romance and high fantasy reader, so this is way out of my comfort...

judgie39
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Jun 26 2023 – 09:13 AM

Sad and inspiring

Admittedly, I did not even know about the Cambodian genocide prior to reading this book. That...

crochetqueen97
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Jun 01 2023 – 02:03 PM

A Must Read

I remember learning about the Cambodian Genocide when I was in high school, but it was just one...

porcupines
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Apr 04 2023 – 07:13 PM

Haunting Memoir

Taing's story of life under the Khmer Rouge is haunting and, at times, horrifying. The book...

eliederbach
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Mar 27 2023 – 02:32 PM

Genocide

I honestly was not aware of the 1970’s Cambodian Genocide history or what happened during that...

bonbon84
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Mar 20 2023 – 04:13 AM

Wow!

Wow! Let's start with the fact that the cover is gorgeous, beautiful colors and design. Under...

sammiebaby
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Mar 08 2023 – 09:45 PM

AMAZING

In the middle to late 1970s, I didn't give a damn about what was happening in other nations. I...

pmills
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Mar 07 2023 – 10:06 PM

Very Powerful

Under the Naga Tail was difficult for me to read for several reasons. It was beutifully written,...

bonnie_jean
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Mar 07 2023 – 01:06 PM

What A Journey

Whoa, what a harrowing journey! I can't even imagine surviving the horrific time the Cambodians...

seng12
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Feb 27 2023 – 09:13 PM

Heart breaking

I do not know how to express how this book will make you feel your heart beating in a way for...

w.a.m.0399
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Feb 21 2023 – 02:58 PM

Very good!

Under the Naga Tail: A True Story of Survival, Bravery, and Escape from the Cambodian Genocide is...

autumn
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Feb 20 2023 – 10:46 AM

Good

Summary (not mine): Under the Naga Tail sheds light on the suffering of the Cambodian people...

lina37
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Feb 19 2023 – 02:31 PM

Remarkable

There is something quite strong in a book that is based on a true story, it hits you differently....

mb33
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Feb 18 2023 – 05:15 PM

Bravery and Survival

This harrowing tale is the true life account of one man’s survival through the Cambodian...

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