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Banyan Moon: A Novel
Written by Thao Thai
Narrated by Cindy Kay, Catherine Ho and Elyse Dinh
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Editor's Note
Moving family saga…
After the death of her beloved grandmother, Minh, Ann Tran reconnects with her estranged mother, Huơng, at their family home, a gothic-style manor on the Gulf Coast. Banyan House, like the Tran family, has many secrets that could either permanently sever Ann and Huơng’s relationship or help rebuild it. Told from three perspectives, Thai’s first literary foray is a family saga about Vietnamese American women whose choices echo through generations.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
Release dateJun 27, 2023
ISBN9780063267121
Author
Thao Thai
Thao Thai is the author of Banyan Moon, the July 2023 Read with Jenna title, Barnes & Noble Discover Pick, and Book of the Month selection. Banyan Moon was also selected by booksellers as an IndieNext pick and longlisted for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize. She was the recipient of the 2024 Ohio Arts Council’s Individual Excellence Award, and her work has been published in the Los Angeles Review of Books, WIRED, Elle, Lit Hub, and other publications. She lives in central Ohio with her husband and daughter.
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What our readers think
Readers find this title explores the lives of Vietnamese-American women across generations, highlighting the strength of motherhood. While some found the pacing uneven and certain aspects less believable, others appreciated the well-written story and enjoyed the character Minh.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Oct 25, 2023
Well written story. I really enjoyed this.I loved Minh the most. - Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5
Sep 22, 2023
The novel explores the lives of 3 generations of Vietnamese-American women, each discovering, within themselves, the strength of motherhood. The story didn't fully resonate with me though, as it was unevenly paced and some aspects weren't believable while there was one particular plot like which felt unfinished to me.