Homeland: Homeland is always in the heart!

As a highly educational literary work, "Hometown" by writer Vo Quang emphasizes the importance of friendship, sharing and love for one's homeland. The work helps readers gain a deeper understanding of the history, culture and people of Vietnam, especially during the period when the country was changing during the revolutionary period. Author Vo Quang skillfully combined personal memories and social context, creating a work that is both familiar and topical.

Báo Đồng Nai•03/09/2025

Reading "Hometown," readers not only find joy in the pages of the book, but also feel the responsibility of each individual towards their homeland and country. The story opens with the sound of a rooster crowing in the morning, the image of Hoa Phuoc village by the Thu Bon river with "clear water". Following the footsteps of two naughty but affectionate boys, Cuc and Cu Lao, readers meet simple lives, buffalo herding and fighting, "business trips" during the revolution: campaigning to eradicate illiteracy, helping each other in national affairs, overcoming dangerous rapids.

Opening up a vivid world of childhood in the Central countryside, the book revolves around the mischievous antics of Cuc and Cu Lao, bringing readers pure laughter while reflecting profound human values. Through each story, Vo Quang skillfully incorporates lessons about friendship, patriotism and responsibility, helping readers feel the breath of rural life in Vietnam.

Ms. Lai Thi Ngoc Trang, a reader in Binh Phuoc ward, Dong Nai province, said: “Although it was written many years ago, when I held this book in my hand, especially in the sacred atmosphere welcoming the 80th anniversary of National Day September 2, I felt even more deeply the messages that the author conveyed. "Que noi" is not only a story book, but also a gentle, warm epic about the love of homeland, country and the revolutionary spirit of ordinary people. Through each page of the book, I feel like I am returning to the arduous but also proud years of resistance."

"The book does not focus on major battles, but penetrates into every corner of daily life, where patriotism and revolutionary spirit permeate every breath of the people. The book helps us better understand the difficulties and hardships that our ancestors went through to regain independence and freedom. The revolutionary spirit is expressed naturally, without dogma, but penetrates deeply into the soul of each person through the image of children "born from the revolution".

Ms. Lai Thi Ngoc Trang, reader in Binh Phuoc ward, Dong Nai province.

Not only does "Hometown" make readers emotional about their childhood memories, it also makes many readers remember their close friends from childhood, the sweet childhood memories that most people experience. Vo Quang does not write about the lives of children but also clearly depicts the revolutionary spirit and patriotism of the people here.

Reading the book, readers will feel the strong belief in a bright future, along with the love for the homeland imbued in every word. The beautiful images of the countryside, the diligence and solidarity of the people have created a vivid picture, making anyone proud of their roots.

Through "Homeland", readers, especially the young generation, are reminded that, no matter the circumstances, friendship and love for the homeland are always eternal values. Let "Homeland" lead you back to the beautiful values of childhood and love for the homeland, so that each page of the book will open up new horizons, awakening in you pride and a desire to contribute to the country.