Banyan Moon: A Novel

Moderator: Harp

This is a wonderful story that weaves the stories of the three characters together. Each of them with a unique voice and views of their own lives that may be opposite to the way others felt or remember. It is a true portrait to how lives are lead for all of us. Original and excellent written makes it easier to imagine the characters in their settings and to walk with them thru the story of their lives. Well done!

ehhh i finished it? the plot had some interesting parts but overall the prose irritated me (way too much metaphor). the writing felt very contrived. didnt love any of the characters or their logic. not great

I love alternate timelines coming together to give character motivations concurrently. Also love when the setting feels like it's a character itself. Would read more from this author. This one gets 4.5/5 from me.

Picked this up during a reading challenge held by a local library branch. I walked into this not fully knowing what to expect but really enjoyed what I ended up reading. Certain parts regarding grief really resonated with me and reading about 3 generations of women was so interesting. The prose was so elegant too. This book was tough and there were times I felt like I was reading more than I actually was due to the subject matter it contained. This wasn't a complaint, it needed to be like that given the story Thao Thai was telling. 4 ⭐️