The Song of Kieu: A New Lament by Du Nguyen

The Song of Kieu: A New Lament

Du Nguyen with Timothy Allen (Translator)

231 pages • first pub 1820 (editions)

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An essential book for anyone invested, not only in Vietnamese literature, but the historic power of the national epic...and its perennial place in our species' efforts toward self-knowledge. Tim Allen's new translation offers clean fluidity while ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

sad 71%
emotional 64%
reflective 50%
adventurous 42%
challenging 21%
dark 14%
relaxing 14%
tense 14%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 28%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.13

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