The Seekers of Deer Creek by Thao Thai is an emotionally rich literary novel that blends family drama, historical mystery, and a journey across continents into a compelling exploration of identity. While the search for a lost painting provides the novel’s momentum, the true mystery lies within a family’s silences and the stories left untold across generations.
After the death of their father, estranged sisters Vivi and Calla Nguyễn discover clues suggesting he wanted them to search for a long-lost painting by a forgotten Vietnamese artist. Their investigation takes them from Chicago to Wisconsin, France, and eventually Việt Nam, forcing both women to confront not only their fractured relationship but also the hidden history that shaped their family long before they were born.
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