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The Women
In "The Women" by Kristin Hannah, the Vietnam War serves as a vivid backdrop for the story of Frances "Frankie" McGrath, a young nursing student from Southern California who joins the Army Nurse Corps in 1965. Sheltered… see more
Dumb Luck
"Dumb Luck" by Vũ Trọng Phụng, published in 1936, stands as a seminal satirical novel in modern Vietnamese literature, casting a critical eye on the colonial society of 1930s Northern Vietnam. Through the adventures of i… see more
Paradise of the Blind
"Paradise of the Blind" by Duong Thu Huong is a compelling narrative that takes readers on a poignant journey through post-war Vietnam, seen through the eyes of Hang, a young Vietnamese woman. This groundbreaking novel,… see more
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