Reviews

I’ll Go On by Hwang Jungeun

iillsss's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad tense

5.0

ayesha_103's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.5

j_ellie's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

jessichu's review against another edition

4.0

That's enough melancholy for me

natlsw15's review against another edition

hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

abbie_bryant's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

laurenramsden99's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This is a strange book. Each section almost feels like a different story, yet they’re all connected completely. I wish it was structured differently, because I feel this would have made the pace quicker. The story is so interesting, but after finishing a section, I didn’t not run to start the next as it felt like one story was done and I was beginning another. Either way, the writing/translation is beautiful and there are many memorable moments. The characters are also really well realised. I recommend this book for people who like slow character studies! 

marzipantorte's review against another edition

5.0

Beautiful in its simplicity, captures the feeling and brokenness so well, the broken homes, the love to be found in food, Korean culture and there was even some unexpected queerness. Such a good read, pulled me right in 

booksofjj's review against another edition

3.0

Started off well but lost my way with this one the further through I got

kate_the_bibliophile's review against another edition

reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75