Bamboo Road The Homecoming
Bamboo Road The Homecoming by Ann Bennett, published by Andaman Press on September 25, 2023, is a historical novel that explores themes of love, loss, and survival during World War II. The narrative follows Sirinya, who returns to her native Thailand to confront her past and settle old scores from the war years. As a member of the Thai underground, she once risked everything to aid prisoners of war on the Death Railway, and her journey reveals unexpected truths about her family’s involvement in the resistance against Japanese occupation.
In this edition, readers will find a poignant exploration of wartime experiences and their lasting repercussions. The story unfolds against the backdrop of Thailand in 1942, detailing Sirinya’s courageous efforts and the impact of her actions on her life decades later. The book delves into complex themes of family loyalty and the haunting memories of war, providing insight into both personal and historical narratives. With 340 pages, this English-language edition invites readers to reflect on the intertwined fates of individuals during a tumultuous period in history.
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From award-winning author Ann Bennett comes another heartbreaking novel of love, loss and survival during WW2.
Determined to settle old scores from the war years, Sirinya returns to her native Thailand, where once she risked everything to help prisoners of war on the Death Railway. But her journey into the past uncovers unexpected truths…
Thailand 1942: Sirinya and her family are members of the Thai underground, who risk their lives to resist the Japanese occupation and to and help prisoners of war building the Thai-Burma railway.
The events of those years have repercussions for decades to come. The book tells Sirinya’s wartime story and how in the 1970s she returns to Kanchanaburi after a long absence abroad, to discover long buried secrets from the war years.
Family, loyalty, war, resistance, memories. Amazon Reviewer
Very much enjoyed this holiday read and found it hard to put down. Five Stars: Goodreads Reviewer
A very thought-provoking novel which is well worth reading. Five Stars: Goodreads Reviewer
‘It was wonderful to read about such a brave and independent female lead character who I instantly sympathised with and felt connected to…’ Goodreads reviewer.
‘I loved rooting for Sirinya throughout the novel… the author has struck an excellent balance between the horror, challenges and moments of romance that her characters experience and I feel like I’ve learned not only about the terrible conditions of prisoner of war camps but about Southeast Asia as a region, something I was hoping for … and Ann Bennett delivered on every level.’ Goodreads reviewer
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