Vietgone by Qui Nguyen

Vietgone

Qui Nguyen

100 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical play dark funny slow-paced
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Description

An all-American love story about two very new Americans. It's 1975. Saigon has fallen. He lost his wife. She lost her fianc . But now in a new land, they just might find each other. Using his uniquely infectious style The New York Times calls "cul...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

funny 72%
reflective 63%
emotional 54%
adventurous 36%
hopeful 36%
challenging 27%
inspiring 27%
dark 18%
informative 18%
sad 18%
tense 18%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 16%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22%

Average rating

3.97

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