Praise for Tatjana Soli's THE LOTUS EATERS
"[A] splendid first novel…Helen’s restlessness and grappling, her realization that ‘a woman sees war differently,’ provide a new and fascinating perspective on Vietnam. Vivid battle scenes, sensual romantic entanglements and elegant writing add to the pleasures of THE LOTUS EATERS."
- Danielle Trussoni, The New York Times Book Review
"[A] haunting debut novel…quietly mesmerizing."
- Janet Maslin, The New York Times
"An impressive debut novel …The gripping, haunting narrative explores the complexity of violence, foreignness, even betrayal. Moving and memorable."
- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"A powerful new writer to watch."
- Library Journal (starred review)
"Suspenseful, eloquent, sprawling...This harrowing depiction of life and death shows that even as the country burned, love and hope triumphed."
- Publishers Weekly
"A haunting world of war, betrayal, courage, obsession, and love."
- Tim O’Brien, author of THE THINGS THEY CARRIED
"You must read The Lotus Eaters, Tatjana Soli’s beautiful and harrowing new novel. Its characters are unforgettable, as real as the historical events in which they’re enmeshed."
- Richard Russo, author of EMPIRE FALLS and THAT OLD CAPE MAGIC
"The very steam from Vietnam's jungles seems to rise from the pages of Tatjana Soli's tremendously evocative debut…A beautiful book."
- Janice Y. K. Lee, author of THE PIANO TEACHER
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