Shade and Breeze

Set in a small Ostrobothnian town, the narrative follows Má, Hieu, and their younger brother as they navigate their dreams and the constraints of their community. Má aspires for wealth, Hieu for romantic escapades, while their brother retreats into his studies. The story explores themes of love, creativity, and familial bonds against the backdrop of societal expectations. With evocative prose and chapter headings that resemble silent film intertitles, this debut novel offers a poignant reflection on the complexities of human relationships.