The Book Depository A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
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Description: A Pho Love Story : Paperback : Simon & Schuster Ltd : 9781398502673 : 1398502677 : 24 Jun 2021 : All's fair in love, war and noodles! This delicious debut is perfect for fans of teen romcoms like When Dimple Met Rishi and Jenny Han's To All the Boys I've Loved Before. The Book Depository A Pho Love Story by Loan Le - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Product ID: 9781398502673
MPN: 1398502677
GTIN: 9781398502673
Author: O. Smith
Rating: 5
Review: Both characters and their families are compellingly realised and I learned so much about Vietnamese culture and history from reading!
Author: Jess Watkins (A Book Addict's Bookshelves)
Rating: 3
Review: *I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to Simon & Schuster Children's UK and NetGalley* Teenager Bao Nguyen is drifting through school with nothing that he's passionate about. Bao works in his parents' pho restaurant which is opposite their competitors, the Mai family. Linh Mai loves art but knows that her parents will never allow her to have such an uncertain career. Linh also works in her own parents' pho restaurant and has always avoided Bao because of their families' feud. Then Linh and Bao have an encounter that leads to them spending more time together. Is there more to the feud than Bao and Linh know? How long can they keep their blossoming friendship hidden from their parents? Despite contemporary novels not being my favourite genre, the premise for this book intrigued me. It didn't end up being a game changer for me, but it was enjoyable enough. However, I'm left not really having much to say about it. Bao and Linh were both likeable and relatable protagonists. I felt sorry for Linh with how she wanted to follow a career in art but had to hide that from her parents. I enjoyed getting to know both Bao and Linh, and it was also enjoyable to read as they got to know each other. I liked their friends and reading Bao and Linh's interactions with their parents. The plot was good overall, but nothing that happened particularly shocked or gripped me. I did like the themes explored. The writing style felt a little clunky at times, but I didn't struggle to follow it. Overall, this was an enjoyable read.
