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304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593311035
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A stunning debut novel about an immigrant Vietnamese family who settle in New Orleans and struggle to remain connected to one another as their lives are inextricably reshaped. When Huong arrives in New Orleans with her two young sons, she is joble...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,721 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 58%
challenging 23%
tense 19%
dark 18%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 6%
informative 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Xenophobia, GriefModerate
Homophobia, Racism, Racial slursMinor
War, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593311035
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A stunning debut novel about an immigrant Vietnamese family who settle in New Orleans and struggle to remain connected to one another as their lives are inextricably reshaped. When Huong arrives in New Orleans with her two young sons, she is joble...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,721 reviews
Moods
reflective 70%
sad 58%
challenging 23%
tense 19%
dark 18%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 8%
adventurous 6%
informative 4%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 76% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 90% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Xenophobia, GriefModerate
Homophobia, Racism, Racial slursMinor
War, Torture, Panic attacks/disorders