Vi by Kim Thúy

Vi

Kim Thúy

136 pages • first pub 2016 (view editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Vi by Kim Thúy is ideal for readers who appreciate introspective, emotionally layered narratives that explore the enduring impact of displacement and cultural identity through intimate, intergenerational struggles.

Description

Mon prénom, Bào Vi, illustrait l'intention de mes parents de « protéger la plus petite ». Si l'on traduit littéralement, je suis « Précieuse minuscule microscopique ». Comme dans la plupart des cas au Vietnam, je n'ai pas su être à l'image de mon ...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 881 reviews

Moods

reflective: 78%

emotional: 76%

sad: 36%

informative: 21%

inspiring: 21%

hopeful: 17%

challenging: 10%

adventurous: 9%

relaxing: 7%

tense: 6%

dark: 5%

mysterious: 4%

lighthearted: 3%

funny: 2%

Pace

41% of readers chose fast
29% of readers chose medium
29% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
11% of readers chose A mix
79% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
14% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

71% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

74% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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