- Paperback: 200 pages
- Publisher: University of Michigan Press (Jun 5 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0472068040
- ISBN-13: 978-0472068043
- Product Dimensions: 22.5 x 14.9 x 1.3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 336 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #647,661 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Best novel I have read for class, May 25 2005
By Joseph M. Gates "Usually a Star Trek Geek" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Dumb Luck: A Novel by Vu Trong Phung (Paperback)
I was assigned this novel for a Vietnamese history class; I would not have even heard of it otherwise.This novel is excellent. The writing style, translated from 1930's Vietnamese, is humourous, witty, and fast-paced. The luck, charisma, and quick thinking of Red-Haired Xuan is hilarious, and the plot is worthy of the best modern comedy movies (particularly British ones).
I have no clue how you would find out about this novel, but if you do, you should read it. It had me laughing out loud, and I am not a fan of historical or foreign novels. Considering that this novel is 70 years old and from a totally different language, it must be a masterpiece if to still be so good.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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excellent, hilarious book, Nov 10 2005
By bookpacker - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Dumb Luck: A Novel by Vu Trong Phung (Paperback)
i haven't read a lot of vietnamese literature but among those i've read, i would rank dumb luck and tale of kieu at the very top. dumb luck is hilarious and absurdly modern for its time and place. i could definitely see this book translated into a quirky comedic film (i think the preface says the author may have been influenced by such french films and i can see that, if that's true). the main character, red-haired xuan, is delightful but not annoying. not a word is wasted here -- every character and line of dialogue is essential to the story. the book is a quick, refreshing read. pick up this book if you want to read an excellent piece of vietnamese literature or want to spend a few hours rollicking with laughter (or more likely smirking and uttering a couple of "hah!"s every few minutes). this is a rare, obscure find. read it if you have the opportunity to do so.
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Timeless, Jun 2 2008
By M. Bolthouse - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Dumb Luck: A Novel by Vu Trong Phung (Paperback)
In addition to offering great historical and cultural perspective for anyone interested in the "American War" - the Vietnam War - and previous history...this book is just funny.It is an intelligent, witty, insightful book, and yet is somehow familiar...almost 'quaint' - with characters who are endearing, comfortable and delightful even to an American reader many decades later.
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