Paradise of the Blind by Dương Thu Hương
"Paradise of the Blind" is a poignant tale of a young Vietnamese woman's journey through life amidst the socio-political upheavals of her country. The narrative follows her struggle to reconcile her familial duties with her own personal aspirations, as she navigates through the complexities of her relationships with her mother and aunt. The book provides a critical examination of the Communist regime in Vietnam, its impact on the traditional Vietnamese family structure, and the cultural and societal changes it brought about.
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- Published
- 1988
- Nationality
- Vietnamese
- Length
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- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- Vietnamese
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