Wandering Souls

Name: Wandering Souls
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SKU: 9780008528782
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By Cecile Pin

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Summary

Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin is a poignant tale that explores the aftermath of the Vietnam War, focusing on the struggles and resilience of a Vietnamese family who escapes to Britain. The story intricately weaves themes of family, displacement, and identity as it follows the family's journey to find belonging and peace in a new land. Pin's narrative provides an emotional insight into the immigrant experience and the profound sense of longing for home.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by stories of resilience and hope, following a family's journey as they navigate the challenges of displacement and belonging. It appeals to readers interested in personal tales of survival, identity, and the power of human connection.

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LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN’S PRIZE FOR FICTION

‘A mighty achievement’ OCEAN VUONG

‘Beautiful, brilliant’ R. F. KUANG

‘Dazzling’ OBSERVER

‘Will shatter your heart’ GLAMOUR

‘Powerful’ SUNDAY TIMES

An extraordinary story of the journey of one young family through love, loss, and unwavering hope.

There are the goodbyes and then the fishing out of the bodies – everything in between is speculation.

One night, not long after the last American troops leave Vietnam, siblings Anh, Thanh, and Minh flee their village and embark on a perilous journey in hope of a new life. Separated from their parents and fearing the worst, they find themselves travelling alone in the world without a home to return to. After a twist of fate lands them in Thatcher’s Britain, they must somehow build new lives there. Will the love they have for each other be enough to keep them together?

Wandering Souls is a stunning, life-affirming testament to the healing power of stories.

A Time and Guardian book of the year

Shortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize 2023

‘Poignant and lyrical’ DAVID NICHOLLS

‘A powerful story of courage, love and unwavering hope’ MARIE CLAIRE

‘Beautiful… I loved every word’ PHILIPPA PERRY

‘A deeply affecting reckoning with history’ i-D

‘Tells one of the most important stories of our times’ LUCY CALDWELL

‘Special … Reading it is like watching a writer at work’ NEW YORK TIMES

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Wandering Souls by Cecile Pin is praised for its beautiful and unflinching storytelling, marked by its power and boldness as an affecting debut. The novel is seen as deeply humane, offering a genre-defying portrayal of Vietnamese life in the UK, touching on themes of love, hope, and inherited trauma. It's described as poignant, heartbreaking, and meticulously researched, capturing the immigrant experience with a blend of intimate and sweeping narrative style.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008528782

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Fourth Estate Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 256

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Cecile Pin Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Cecile Pin grew up in Paris and New York City before moving to London at 18 to study philosophy at University College London, followed by an MA at King's College London. She is currently editorial assistant at Jonathan Cape. She also writes for Bad Form Review, was longlisted for its Young Writer's prize and is a London Writers Awards 2021 winner.

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