The Mountains Sing
by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
Taste attributes: historicalwardramafamilyslowunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancecomplex relationship
Boxlist takeExpect an emotional, serious historical novel, grounded rather than fantastical. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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About This Book
"The multigenerational tale of the Trần family, set against the backdrop of the Việt Nam War. Trần Diệu Lan, who was born in 1920, was forced to flee her family farm with her six children during the Land Reform as the Communist government rose in the North.
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- Author
- Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
- Published
- 2020
- Pages
- 352
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- Open Library
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