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A review by elle_reads
Paradise of the Blind by Thu Huong Duong, Nina McPherson
4.0
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MINI BOOK REVIEW
[Paradise of the Blind]
A Vietnamese girl comes of age in 1980 amidst Communist forces and traditional villages. I loved the contrast between her aunt, mother, and uncle. Each member of the family held distinct motivations and interacted/depicted the government according to their beliefs. Hang must find her way between these pressures. Paradise of the Blind is written as a series of reflections on a train ride that build up to a familial meeting. While I enjoyed the anticipation this strategy gave, the realities of life seemed blurred. I wanted more gritty detail in her reflections. I also wanted more everyday humor and opportunities to get to know Hang in her own right. ⚡️4/5
MINI BOOK REVIEW
[Paradise of the Blind]
A Vietnamese girl comes of age in 1980 amidst Communist forces and traditional villages. I loved the contrast between her aunt, mother, and uncle. Each member of the family held distinct motivations and interacted/depicted the government according to their beliefs. Hang must find her way between these pressures. Paradise of the Blind is written as a series of reflections on a train ride that build up to a familial meeting. While I enjoyed the anticipation this strategy gave, the realities of life seemed blurred. I wanted more gritty detail in her reflections. I also wanted more everyday humor and opportunities to get to know Hang in her own right. ⚡️4/5