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The Song of Kieu: A New Lament by Nguyễn Du, Timothy Allen
4.0
adventurous emotional sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

I find it very interesting how literary work intertwine through history. Although this story is way prior to both authors, I found myself feeling like I was reading the feeling and thoughts of Kahlil Gibran written by Ariano Suassuna. Really enjoyed the tale.

Another great aspect was the introduction and parting words. I like to think about languages and context, so it was very interesting to read. 

Definitely an accessable, amusing and beautiful classic.