Novel without a Name by Phan Huy Đường, Nina McPherson, Dương Thu Hương, Huy D. Phan

Novel without a Name

Phan Huy Đường, Nina McPherson, Dương Thu Hương, Huy D. Phan

292 pages • first pub 1991 (editions)

fiction historical dark slow-paced

Description

"Reminiscent of All Quiet on Western Front and The Red Badge of Courage. . . . A breathtakingly original work.--San Francisco Chronicle Twenty-eight-year-old Quan has been fighting for the Communist cause in North Vietnam for a decade. Filled with...

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Community Reviews Summary of 106 reviews

Moods

dark 75%
reflective 75%
emotional 62%
sad 62%
adventurous 50%
tense 50%
informative 37%
challenging 25%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 25%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.76

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