Vietgone by Qui Nguyen

Vietgone

Qui Nguyen

100 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical play dark funny slow-paced

Description

An all-American love story about two very new Americans. It's 1975. Saigon has fallen. He lost his wife. She lost her fianc . But now in a new land, they just might find each other. Using his uniquely infectious style The New York Times calls "cul...

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Community Reviews Summary of 39 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
reflective 80%
dark 40%
emotional 40%
hopeful 40%
informative 40%
inspiring 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.96

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