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Acclaimed novel The Sorrow Of War sells out in Vietnam after viral controversy
The novel’s government recognition sparked debate and a surge in demand, with 15,000 copies reprinted this year amid calls to revoke the honour, booksellers said.
- Vietnam's government honored "The Sorrow of War" as one of the 50 greatest works since reunification, prompting backlash from conservative figures who felt it downplayed military heroism.
- The book's renewed popularity led to bookstores in Hanoi selling out due to increased demand from curious readers.
- Literary critic Ha Thanh Van stated that the novel explores the haunting memories of war, which keeps readers engaged nearly 40 years after its publication.
- Nguyen, a Hanoi bookseller, noted the book had always sold steadily but had never sold out like it did following the viral online discussions.
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