Riz noir
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| Author | Anna Moï |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Genre(s) | Historical novel |
| Publisher | Gallimard |
| Released | 2004 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 177 pp |
| ISBN | ISBN 2070771598 |
Riz noir (black rice) is a novel written by Anna Moï, published by Gallimard in 2004.
[edit] Plot introduction
The novel takes place during the Vietnam War and tells of two sisters aged 15 and 14 , who have been arrested, tortured and finally put into Poulo Condor prison. Throughout their sad adventure, the young girls recall important events in which they were involved, such as the Tet offensive. However, their recollections center more on the countryside, the colors and the scents and smells of their childhood.
