The Secret of Hoa Sen by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai

The Secret of Hoa Sen

Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai with Bruce Weigl (Translator)

148 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction poetry emotional reflective medium-paced
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The Secret of Hoa Sen by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai is a poignant and deeply human collection of poems that will resonate with readers who appreciate lyrical and introspective writing, and are drawn to stories of resilience, family, and the complexities of war and its aftermath.

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Poems by Nguyen Phan Que MaiTranslated from the Vietnamese by Bruce Weigl and Nguyen Phan Que MaiNguyen Phan Que Mai is among the most exciting writers to emerge from post-war Vietnam. Bruce Weigl, driven by his personal experiences as a soldier d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 75%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%

Pace

fast 57%
slow 28%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

Average rating

4.18

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