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297 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
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Language: English
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This deeply observed novel of contemporary Vietnam interweaves stories of a venerable soup seller, a young Vietnamese American curator, and an enterprising tour guide in ways that will mark all of their lives forever.Maggie, an art curator who is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 258 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 66%
hopeful 60%
informative 46%
inspiring 26%
challenging 20%
dark 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Police brutality, War, DeathMinor
Alcohol, Colonisation, Death of parent297 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This deeply observed novel of contemporary Vietnam interweaves stories of a venerable soup seller, a young Vietnamese American curator, and an enterprising tour guide in ways that will mark all of their lives forever.Maggie, an art curator who is ...
Community Reviews Summary of 258 reviews
Moods
reflective 73%
sad 66%
hopeful 60%
informative 46%
inspiring 26%
challenging 20%
dark 6%
funny 6%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 6%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 18%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Police brutality, War, DeathMinor
Alcohol, Colonisation, Death of parent