Novel "War Trash" by HA Jin- Softcover

War Trash, is a novel by Ha Jin, the National Book Award-winning author, Published in 2004. Ha Jin is a novelist, poet, and Professor of English at Boston University. It is about China, a political decision post-Tiananmen Square. The book is set during the Korean War and follows the story of a Chinese soldier named Yu Yuan, who is captured by American forces and held in a prison camp. The narrative explores themes of war, identity, and the psychological impact of conflict on individuals. Through Yu's experiences and interactions with other prisoners, Ha Jin delves into the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the moral ambiguities of war. The novel is notable for its poignant A powerful, unflinching novel that opens a window on an unknown aspect of a little-known war--the experiences of Chinese POWs held by Americans during the Korean conflict--and paints an intimate story against a sweeping canvas of confrontation. Set in 1951 and based on historical accounts, War Trash takes the form of the memoir of Yu Yuan, a young Chinese army officer, a volunteer fighting unofficially in Korea when he is captured. Yu's fluency in English thrusts him into the role of unofficial interpreter in the psychological warfare--between the prisoners and their captors and between rival groups of prisoners--that defines the world of the POW camp. 352 pages W 5 1/8", H 8", T 3/4" This book is used and it is in very good condition. There is some wear at the edges of the cover.