Books matching: little saigon
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Save:The Fortunes of Jaded Women by Carolyn Huynh is a multi-generational tale that follows the lives of Vietnamese women from Vietnam to Little Saigon in Orange County, California, exploring themes of family curses, mother-daughter relationships, and Vietnamese culture. The book delves into the complexities of family dynamics, intergenerational trauma, and the struggles of balancing traditions with modern values, all while maintaining a whimsical and wickedly funny writing style that brings the setting of Little Saigon to life.
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Save:Monkey Bridge by Lan Cao is a semi-autobiographical novel that follows the story of Mai and her mother Thanh, Vietnamese immigrants adjusting to life in America after the Vietnam War. The book delves into themes of immigration, coming of age, mother-daughter relationships, and the struggle to balance Vietnamese heritage with American culture. Through flashbacks and real-time storytelling, the novel explores the trauma of war, generational differences, and the immigrant experience in the United States.
The plot revolves around Mai's journey to bring her grandfather, Baba Quan, from Vietnam to America to comfort her ailing mother. The narrative alternates between Mai and Thanh's perspectives, highlighting their struggles to assimilate into American society while holding onto their Vietnamese roots. The writing style blends ancient Vietnamese mythology with American pop culture, creating a poignant and evocative portrayal of the immigrant experience and the complexities of familial relationships.
The smell of blood, warm and wet, rose from the floor and settled into the solemn stillness of the hospital air. I could feel it like an unhurried chill in my joints, a slow-moving red that smoldered ...
