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Notable works. Ru (2009) Children. 2. Kim Thúy Ly Thanh, CQ (born 1968 in Saigon, South Vietnam) [1] is a Vietnamese-born Canadian writer, whose debut novel Ru won the Governor General's Award for French-language fiction at the 2010 Governor General's Awards.
Feb 27, 2012 · Kim Thúy, CQ, writer (born 18 September 1968 in Saigon, Vietnam). The winner of several prestigious literary awards for her first novel, Ru, this Quebec writer of Vietnamese origin is known for her short and elegant stories. Her novels deal with the migrant experience and the challenges of adapting to a new culture.
Jan 26, 2024 · (Vivian Rashotte/CBC) Q 32:41 How Kim Thúy was transported to her childhood for the filming of Ru. At the end of the Vietnam War, during the fall of Saigon, Kim Thúy and her family were...
Mar 9, 2022 · This essay analyzes the Vietnamese-Canadian author Kim Thúy's first novel Ru, which explores the identity construction of a transcultural individual named Nguyễn An Tịnh in the conditions of war and diaspora. It focuses on the portrayals of several female characters who influence the protagonist's transformation and cultural heritage.
Mar 12, 2021 · Kim Thúy reflects on how her family and culture inspired her to write the novel Vi. CBC Radio · Posted: Mar 12, 2021 11:15 AM EST | Last Updated: August 16, 2021. Kim Thúy is a...
She lives in Montreal and devotes her life to writing. Kim Thúy has received many awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award in 2010, and was one of the top 4 finalists of the Alternative Nobel Prize in 2018.
Sep 23, 2021 · Inspired by historical events, the celebrated Montreal author looks at the life of Vietnamese refugees and the orphans left behind. Em is on the 2021 Scotiabank Giller Prize longlist.
