Paradise of the Blind: A Novel
by Duong Thu Huong, Nina McPherson
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Paradise of the Blind is an exquisite portrait of three Vietnamese women struggling to survive in a society where subservience to men is expected and Communist corruption crushes every dream. Through the eyes of Hang, a young woman in her twenties who has grown up amidst the slums and intermittent beauty of Hanoi, we come to know the tragedy of her family as land reform rips apart their village. When her uncle Chinh's political loyalties replace family devotion, Hang is torn between her mother's appalling self–sacrifice and the bitterness of her aunt who can avenge but not forgive. Only by freeing herself from the past will Hang be able to find dignity –– and a future.
Book Club Questions for Paradise of the Blind (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Paradise of the Blind: A Novel (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Paradise of the Blind:
- Did Duong Thu Huong, Nina McPherson emphasize any specific themes throughout Paradise of the Blind? What do you think Duong Thu Huong, Nina McPherson is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of Paradise of the Blind and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout Paradise of the Blind? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does Paradise of the Blind reveal Duong Thu Huong, Nina McPherson's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Duong Thu Huong, Nina McPherson is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of Paradise of the Blind affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Duong Thu Huong, Nina McPherson's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for Paradise of the Blind (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Paradise of the Blind: A Novel (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Paradise of the Blind:
- Did Duong Thu Huong, Nina McPherson make persuasive arguments in Paradise of the Blind? Did Paradise of the Blind change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from Paradise of the Blind?
- How does Duong Thu Huong, Nina McPherson present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Duong Thu Huong, Nina McPherson biased within Paradise of the Blind? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does Paradise of the Blind make you want to read next? Why?
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