Mắt Biếc (Blue Eyes) by Nguyễn Nhật Ánh is one of the most beloved and emotionally rich Vietnamese literary works. The story revolves around the heartbreaking unrequited love of Ngạn, a kind and sincere young man for Hà Lan, a dreamy-eyed girl. From their innocent childhood days to adulthood, Ngạn’s love remains unchanged, yet sadly, he is always just an outsider in Hà Lan’s life.Beyond telling a sorrowful love story, Mắt Biếc vividly portrays the beauty of the Vietnamese countryside, filled with nostalgic childhood memories. As readers immerse themselves in the novel, they are transported back to carefree days, under the vast blue sky, across endless rice fields, and along village roads shaded by towering trees.
With his gentle and poetic writing style, Nguyễn Nhật Ánh touches readers’ hearts through delicate emotions and the lingering sadness of an unfulfilled love. Mắt Biếc is not just a story about love; it is also a lesson on growing up, acceptance, and letting go. This book is for those who have loved, cherished, and longed for someone who was never meant to be theirs a beautiful yet haunting tale of unforgettable first emotions.
- Title: Blue Eyes
- Author: Nguyễn Nhật Ánh
- Publishers: Trẻ
- Year Of Publication: 2019