I like this book because it's one of those interesting books that takes place in modern day. My review of this story takes place In modern day Burma, Chiko (main character) is looking for a job, to be a teacher), he tells his mom but she doesn't want him in danger. Finally she lets him go, when he's at the city hall he finds out its a trick to get forced into the Burmese army.On the opposite side of the war, a karrani boy named Tu Reh join the army to get revenge on the Burmese for burning his village, on the way they meet and will have to learn how to get a friendship going and do the best for each other. "Bamboo People" is the story of two teenage boys on opposite sides of a war, one tricked and forced to fight by the Burmese government, the other trying to prove himself to his father and the other members that he is loyal to the tribe.As for my thoughts on the book, I was not originally intending on reading this book, as it does not seem to fit my particular interests but I was presently surprised. The novel is not too challenging of a book to read, but it is filled with characters who are likable and are very easy to sympathize with. Also one of the things that I enjoyed about this book is the speed at which the book flows. Perkins sets a fast paced tone without missing out on personal information, which keeps people with a short attention span interested. This flow works for most of the book, except for the end, which leaves me to my one complaint. The book does indeed have a face paced tone, which I greatly enjoyed and appreciated, until the end of book that is. I felt as if the end of the book was a bit rushed, maybe it was just the short paragraph format that gave it this feeling.Final Thoughts: This book is a good read to anyone looking for something that is not too hard or strenuous to read, and that can be finished on a lazy Sunday.
What do You think about Bamboo People (2010)?
Provides a look into the difficult situation faced by so many in this part of the world.
—PjB
Just realized that I have already read this book. XD XD But I liked this book
—becky222
best book ever I think i'm going to vote for this book
—sharonshaji96
Well done from two opposing points of view.
—lena
I listened to the audiobook and enjoyed it.
—DoraAnn
