Memories of a Pure Spring by Nina McPherson, Dương Thu Hương

Memories of a Pure Spring

Nina McPherson, Dương Thu Hương

384 pages first pub 1996 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced

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Memories of a Pure Spring is a mesmerizing portrait of modern Vietnam and its people who struggle to survive under the complexities of a post-war regime. During the Vietnam war, Hung, a well-known composer, becomes enchanted by the voice and beaut...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.33

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