Description
Set in a Vietnamese hamlet in the immediate aftermath of the war, this novel explores the profound and often devastating impact of conflict on individual lives and relationships. When Mien's first husband, Bon, returns from the war a changed man, her present happiness is shattered, forcing her to confront the ghosts of her past and the complexities of love and loyalty. The narrative weaves together the fragmented experiences of Mien, Bon, and her current partner Hoan, revealing the psychological scars of war, the struggle for personal freedom, and the enduring human capacity for both delusion and resilience. Duong Thu Huong's powerful prose delves into the courage it takes not just to face death, but to truly live.
Available Editions
paperback
Hyperion Press
Published Jan 1, 2006
ISBN: 0786888571
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Details
First Published
2006
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for NO MAN'S LAND by Duong Thu Huong.