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Paradise of the Blind

by Dương Thu Hương, Phan Huy Đường, Nina McPherson
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Dignity amid turmoil - Paradise of the Blind.

Paradise of the Blind is a poignant portrayal of the struggles of three Vietnamese women in a society that represses them. The book highlights the impact of political corruption on individuals and families. It is recommended for those who appreciate vivid depictions of societal and family dynamics in their reads. The most unique and distinctive feature is the exploration of familial bonds and the betrayal of the same in a political context.

  • Prix Gabrielle-d'Estrées (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Paradise of the Blind

by Dương Thu Hương, Phan Huy Đường, Nina McPherson
Compare to estimated retail price: RM81.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780060505592
Authors: Dương Thu Hương, Phan Huy Đường, Nina McPherson
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2002-08-20
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 2673 readers)

Description

Paradise of the Blind is an exquisite portrait of three Vietnamese women struggling to survive in a society where subservience to men is expected and Communist corruption crushes every dream. Through the eyes of Hang, a young woman in her twenties who has grown up amidst the slums and intermittent beauty of Hanoi, we come to know the tragedy of her family as land reform rips apart their village. When her uncle Chinh‘s political loyalties replace family devotion, Hang is torn between her mother‘s appalling self–sacrifice and the bitterness of her aunt who can avenge but not forgive. Only by freeing herself from the past will Hang be able to find dignity –– and a future.
 

Dignity amid turmoil - Paradise of the Blind.

Paradise of the Blind is a poignant portrayal of the struggles of three Vietnamese women in a society that represses them. The book highlights the impact of political corruption on individuals and families. It is recommended for those who appreciate vivid depictions of societal and family dynamics in their reads. The most unique and distinctive feature is the exploration of familial bonds and the betrayal of the same in a political context.

  • Prix Gabrielle-d'Estrées (1991)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.