Paradise of the Blind by Thu Huong Duong

Paradise of the Blind

Thu Huong Duong

274 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Paradise of the Blind is an exquisite portrait of three Vietnamese women struggling to survive in a society where subservience to men is expected and Communist corruption crushes every dream. Through the eyes of Hang, a young woman in her twentie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews

Moods

sad 84%
reflective 80%
emotional 60%
informative 40%
challenging 36%
dark 32%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 22% | No: 13% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 65% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.74

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