Describe a story or novel that was particularly interesting to you

make ends meet
👉 How do you describe someone just trying to earn enough money to survive?

To have just enough money to cover basic expenses.
Lao Hac struggled to make ends meet, which pushed him to sell his beloved dog.
Synonym: get by financially

overwhelming regret
👉 How do you describe feeling very sorry about a decision?

A very strong feeling of wishing you had done something differently.
After selling his dog, he was filled with overwhelming regret.
Synonym: deep remorse

gripping storyline
👉 What phrase describes a story that is very exciting and holds your attention?

• A plot that is so engaging that you want to keep reading.
  Despite its length, Lao Hac had such a gripping storyline that I couldn’t stop reading.
  Synonym: captivating plot

well-developed characters
👉 How do you describe characters that feel real and believable?

• Characters that are detailed and complex, not one-dimensional.
  The story impressed me because of its well-developed characters with unique struggles.
  Synonym: realistic characters

profound message
👉 How do you describe a lesson from literature that is very deep and meaningful?

A serious or thought-provoking idea expressed in a story.
Each character in Lao Hac conveyed a profound message about morality and sacrifice.
Synonym: deep insight

food for thought
👉 What phrase describes something that makes you think deeply?

• An idea or story that gives you something important to reflect on.
  The novel gave me real food for thought about the hardships of the past.
  Synonym: thought-provoking idea

vividly depicted
👉 How do you describe a story that shows events in a very clear and realistic way?

• Described so clearly that you can imagine it easily.
  The author vividly depicted the poverty of peasants in Vietnam at that time.
  Synonym: clearly portrayed

timeless masterpiece
👉 How do you describe a story that stays valuable and meaningful even after many years?

A work of art or literature that never loses its importance.
I believe Lao Hac is a timeless masterpiece of Vietnamese literature.
Synonym: everlasting classic

couldn’t put it down
👉 What idiom do you use when a book is so good you want to keep reading?

To be so interested in a book that you don’t want to stop reading.
The story was so engaging that I simply couldn’t put it down.
Synonym: completely absorbed in reading

hit close to home
👉 How do you describe a story that feels very personal or relatable?

• Something that affects you emotionally because it reminds you of real life.
  The story hit close to home because it reflected the poverty my grandparents once faced.
  Synonym: personally touching