I don't think I've ever read any Vietnamese literature before but this has certainly whetted my appetite.

This is a good old revenge plot with some kooky supernatural details that I guess are inspired by myths and superstitions of Vietnamese culture. I have no idea about these myths or superstitions but this novel has made me want to read more.

I thought this novel was clever, it encompasses a wide time frame of Vietnam's violent 20th century bringing together seemingly disparate threads and narratives and tying them all together into a neat little plot that explores issues of possession and exploitation in relation to both the land and the female body.

I'm excited to see what this author comes up with next.