![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She doesn’t want to let down her parents, who want her to go into a scientific field, so she grapples with feelings of shame about wanting to pursue a career in the arts. Linh’s talent at painting is especially well written, and that talent is what drives her character development. I like both Linh and Bao-they’re both witty and sweet, with distinct ways of seeing the world through their creative passions. So, yes, on the surface, this premise is similar to Romeo and Juliet (you know, two restaurants both alike in dignity, in fair California where we lay our scene…) but the difference is, this book is fun. However, neither is sure what to do about this-they don’t want to let their parents down, but both are starting to wonder if this old familial animosity can be mended. As they tentatively begin to bridge the gap between them, they start to have real feelings for each other. But when Linh and Bao encounter each other by chance, they get along against all the odds. Linh Mai and Bao Nguyen work at their respective families’ pho restaurants, which have been in not-so-friendly rivalry for years. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of A Pho Love Story by Loan Le. Funny enough, this book made me crave ramen. ![]()
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