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Literary Fiction· Vietnam

Novel Without a Name

by Dương Thu Hương
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1991Vietnamese
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About This Book

Published in 1991, Novel Without a Name established Dương Thu Hương as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Novel Without a Name is a gripping tale that delves into the psychological and moral complexities faced by soldiers during the Vietnam War. Dương Thu Hương's narrative follows a young soldier's journey through the war-torn landscape, grappling with disillusionment and the harsh realities of conflict. The book is acclaimed for its vivid portrayal of the human condition amidst chaos and its critical examination of the ideologies that drive war. Themes of disillusionment, war and its impact, ideology run through the work.

Book Details

AuthorDương Thu Hương
Published1991
Country of Origin🇻🇳 Vietnam
LanguageVietnamese
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780684814306
Editorial Score30/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇻🇳 Vietnam

This book is part of Vietnam's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Novel Without a Name about?

Novel Without a Name is a gripping tale that delves into the psychological and moral complexities faced by soldiers during the Vietnam War. Dương Thu Hương's narrative follows a young soldier's journey through the war-torn landscape, grappling with disillusionment and the harsh realities of conflict. The book is acclaimed for its vivid portrayal of the human condition amidst chaos and its critical examination of the ideologies that drive war.

Who wrote Novel Without a Name?

Novel Without a Name was written by Dương Thu Hương, from Vietnam. First published in 1991.

What awards has Novel Without a Name won?

Novel Without a Name has received the following recognition: notable critical recognition.

Is Novel Without a Name worth reading?

Novel Without a Name is a well-regarded book with an aggregate editorial score of 30/100 on 50 Best Books. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in disillusionment, war and its impact, ideology.

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What category is Novel Without a Name?

Novel Without a Name is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Novel Without a Name from?

Novel Without a Name originates from Vietnam's literary tradition. Explore more books from Vietnam on our country page.

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