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The Disappeared

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A sixteen-year-old girl falls in love with a Cambodian student during a time of turmoil. The story follows Anne Greves from Montreal, who meets Serey, a Cambodian forced into exile during Pol Pot’s regime. Their connection blossoms in a jazz club, fueled by a shared love for music, despite her father's disapproval. When Cambodia's borders reopen, Serey must return home alone to search for his family, leaving Anne heartbroken and without news. Struggling to move on, she decides to travel to the war-torn country that has taken Serey from her. There, she encounters a resilient people striving to rebuild their lives amid the devastation that has claimed their traditions and a significant portion of their population. As Anne seeks to uncover the truth about Serey and herself, she reflects on the nature of despair and the necessity of storytelling. The narrative immerses readers in a land rich with history and conflict, exploring the complexities of love influenced by family, politics, and memory. It raises profound questions about honoring the past and coping with loss. Written in lyrical prose, the story delves into themes of language, truth, justice, and the enduring power of love, even in the face of absence.

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The Disappeared, Kim Echlin

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2009
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Langue
Anglais
Auteurs
Kim Echlin
Éditeur
Black Cat
Publié
2009
Format
souple
Pages
235
ISBN10
0349122407
ISBN13
9780349122403
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Titre original
The disappeared
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A sixteen-year-old girl falls in love with a Cambodian student during a time of turmoil. The story follows Anne Greves from Montreal, who meets Serey, a Cambodian forced into exile during Pol Pot’s regime. Their connection blossoms in a jazz club, fueled by a shared love for music, despite her father's disapproval. When Cambodia's borders reopen, Serey must return home alone to search for his family, leaving Anne heartbroken and without news. Struggling to move on, she decides to travel to the war-torn country that has taken Serey from her. There, she encounters a resilient people striving to rebuild their lives amid the devastation that has claimed their traditions and a significant portion of their population. As Anne seeks to uncover the truth about Serey and herself, she reflects on the nature of despair and the necessity of storytelling. The narrative immerses readers in a land rich with history and conflict, exploring the complexities of love influenced by family, politics, and memory. It raises profound questions about honoring the past and coping with loss. Written in lyrical prose, the story delves into themes of language, truth, justice, and the enduring power of love, even in the face of absence.