Saigon [Import] [Paperback]

Anthony Grey (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 752 pages
• Publisher: Pan Books; New Ed edition (1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0330280422
• ISBN-13: 978-0330280426
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,677,847 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic tale that mixes history and fiction, October 28, 2001

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M. Mcfarland - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saigon (Hardcover)

Grey's tale of love and betrayal in Indochina is one of the best books I have read in a long time. It's almost seven years since I read it for the first time, but I still remember being transfixed by the atmosphere in this epic tale.

Saigon begins in the French colonial days of the early 1900s and explores the often cruel relationship between imperial master and servant. There then begins the rebellion and the central love affair between the Vietnamese and Americans that moves in parallel throughout the book until the French are expelled and then when the last American chopper lifts off for freedom. Grey's descripton of the final moments and the fight to board is breathtaking.

What makes this a truly memorable read is Grey's ability to carry a complex theme with a such light touch. Never do you feel bored or weary. Five Stars.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I wish it was a movie, December 4, 2000

By 

Overton Thomas "Mac" (Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saigon (Hardcover)

A nice novel that revolves around the history of Vietnam from 1925 to 1975. Anthony Grey spins a nice story that is hard to put down. His books have been quite popular in Asia with "Peking" being another one of his fine works. It's a shame his books haven't received as much attention as James Clavell's. A very enjoyable book that I need to re-read as it's now been years since I last read it. Hopefully, a movie director will find a way to put this on the big screen in the future.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very well written book, June 11, 2005

By 

Jim. s (Bby.B.C.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saigon (Hardcover)

Grey has the ability to keep me entertained, and educated, both at the same time. The history and atmosphere of this complelling country was brought to me in such a way, that was interesting, moving, and alive. I found it alot funner to read then a history book. Well done. Well written.