Brutal though ultimately hopeful.

Slow Noodles is a heart-shattering read, illuminating the atrocities and cruelty of war but also the strength of those who live through it..

Lyrical, harrowing, and fiercely feminist.

The memoir stands out from among the many stories of flight from one’s native land..

Heart-wrenching, inspiring, harrowing, and mouthwatering.

Heartbreaking, exquisitely told.

Demonstrating an exceptional sensitivity to the cultural, social, and political significance of food, Nguon extends cooking metaphors across documentations of war, poverty, sexual exploitation, and authoritative terror.

Though the subject matter makes the book a sometimes difficult read, those who dive in will find it a remarkable and important piece of work..

Engrossing and evocative.