BOOKS SET IN VIETNAM

What can we infer about Vietnam from the abundance of literature dedicated to it? Perhaps it's due to the multitude of tragedies the country has endured throughout its history – wars, colonialism, famines, and more. It's often said that tragedies provide fertile ground for compelling narratives. In any case, the English-speaking world offers an extensive selection of books about Vietnam, and the exciting part is that many of them are truly exceptional. I mean, they're exceptionally good! Some of the finest writers in the English language have been drawn to explore the intricacies of this captivating Southeast Asian nation.

•  Dust Child

• The Mountain Sings

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