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Intimate saga of war's enduring, emotional aftermath.

"Lotus and the Storm" weaves an evocative tapestry of memory and loss against the backdrop of post-war resettlement. It speaks to those interested in the human side of historical events, enveloping readers in personal stories of resilience. Lan Cao's prose promises a poignant journey through the lingering shadows of the Vietnam War, sure to resonate with anyone who appreciates a narrative that marries the personal with the political.

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Lotus and the Storm

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ISBN: 9780143127611
Authors: Lan Cao
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2015-04-28
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Related Topics: World War II, War, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.93
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A lyrical novel of love and betrayal in the aftermath of the fall of Saigon—from the author of Monkey Bridge. A singular work of witness, inspiration, and courage, The Lotus and the Storm marks the welcome return of Lan Cao’s pitch-perfect voice, telling the story only she can tell. Four decades after the war, Vietnam’s flavors of clove and cinnamon have been re-created by a close-knit refugee community in a Virginia suburb. But the lives of Minh and Mai, father and daughter, are haunted by ghosts, secrets, and the loss of their country. During the disastrous last days in Saigon, in a whirl of military signals and helicopter evacuations, Mai never had a chance to say goodbye to so many people who meant so much to her. What happened to them? How will Mai cope with the trauma of war—and will the thay phap, a Vietnamese spirit exorcist, be able to heal her?
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Intimate saga of war's enduring, emotional aftermath.

"Lotus and the Storm" weaves an evocative tapestry of memory and loss against the backdrop of post-war resettlement. It speaks to those interested in the human side of historical events, enveloping readers in personal stories of resilience. Lan Cao's prose promises a poignant journey through the lingering shadows of the Vietnam War, sure to resonate with anyone who appreciates a narrative that marries the personal with the political.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.