Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

336 pages first pub 2023 (editions) user-added

fiction historical emotional informative sad medium-paced

Description

From the internationally bestselling author of The Mountains Sing, a suspenseful and moving saga about family secrets, hidden trauma, and the overriding power of forgiveness, set during the war and in present-day Việt Nam.In 1969, sisters Trang an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 79%
reflective 68%
informative 64%
hopeful 44%
challenging 36%
inspiring 27%
tense 21%
dark 20%
adventurous 12%
mysterious 7%
funny 2%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 14%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 58% | Character: 29% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 35% | N/A: 1% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.49

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