Description

Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of post-war Vietnam in the 1980s, this novel chronicles the passionate and complex relationship between a gifted composer and a captivating singer. As their love story unfolds, they navigate the profound material and psychological shifts that reshape their nation and their lives. The narrative delves into the enduring power of art and memory, exploring how personal bonds endure and transform against a landscape of societal upheaval and personal loss. Duong Thu Huong's evocative prose brings to life the resilience of the human spirit and the search for meaning in a world irrevocably changed.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

Picador

Published Apr 6, 2001

352 pages

ISBN: 9780330481823

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First Published

2001

Language

eng

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