In the Shadow of the Banyan
by Vaddey Ratner
In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner holds a highly rated rating of 4.04 out of 5, based on 12.9K reader ratings. First published in 2012. The book spans 322 pages.
About In the Shadow of the Banyan
Displaying the author's extraordinary gift for language, In the Shadow of the Banyan is testament to the transcendent power of narrative and a brilliantly wrought tale of human resilience.For seven-year-old Raami, the shattering end of childhood begins with the footsteps of her father returning home in the early dawn hours bringing details of the civil war that has overwhelmed the streets of Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital. Soon the family's world of carefully guarded royal privilege is swept up in the chaos of revolution and forced exodus. Over the next four years, as she endures the deaths of family members, starvation, and brutal forced labor, Raami clings to the only remaining vestige of childhood - the mythical legends and poems told to her by her father. In a climate of systematic violence where memory is sickness and justification for execution, Raami fights for her improbable survival. Displaying the author's extraordinary gift for language, In the Shadow of the Banyan is testament to the transcendent power of narrative and a brilliantly wrought tale of human resilience.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Vaddey Ratner |
| Published | 2012 |
| Pages | 322 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir, Travel |
| Average Rating | 4.04 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,946 |
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What genre is In the Shadow of the Banyan?
In the Shadow of the Banyan is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is In the Shadow of the Banyan worth reading?
Based on 12.9K reader ratings, In the Shadow of the Banyan has an average score of 4.04 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is In the Shadow of the Banyan?
In the Shadow of the Banyan has 322 pages.
Who wrote In the Shadow of the Banyan?
In the Shadow of the Banyan was written by Vaddey Ratner. It was first published in 2012.
What is the ISBN for In the Shadow of the Banyan?
The ISBN-13 for In the Shadow of the Banyan is 9781451657710.0.
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