"In Lu Xinhua's affecting, ultimately hopeful historical novel Wu Lou, love, philosophy, and joy are found in war-torn Cambodia and loss-stricken Los Angeles." —Foreword Clarion Reviews
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"Wu Lou is a timeless historical novel about regaining a sense of personal meaning in the midst of harsh circumstances." —Foreword Clarion Reviews
"The novel also delves into the disturbing East Asian history during the 1960s and 1970s, vividly portraying the cruelty and violence inflicted by the Khmer Rouge. Poignant and thoughtful, if not exactly riveting." —Kirkus Reviews
"In easy-flowing, conversational prose, weaving a narrative that shifts back and forth in time, Lu intertwines the tales of Tutu and Terry with Terry's musings on Buddhist philosophy and mysticism, including the belief in reincarnation." —Kirkus Reviews
"The novel oscillates between timelines and perspectives, enriching the narrative with deep cultural insights." —Foreword Clarion Reviews
"Spanning decades, including China's Cultural Revolution and the Vietnam War, the historical novel Wu Lou is both poignant and tragic." —Foreword Clarion Reviews
"People's relationships are often sweet and gentle, despite rough historical circumstances; they exchange kind words and philosophical kernels of wisdom." —Foreword Clarion Reviews
"Powerful sentiments are revealed throughout the book, which exemplifies feelings of joy, despair, conflict, faith, and resolve to keep on hoping." —Foreword Clarion Reviews
