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Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin

22 reviews

kirstenw13's review

challenging mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

The writing is very curious, I’m not sure if it’s because it’s a translated work or if that’s just the writer’s style. It was an interesting book from a perspective I hadn’t read before. It’s definitely a more experimental book than what I normally read, but I didn’t understand the characters motivations or actions.

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dizzzybrook's review

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emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

This was such a bittersweet and cozy little novella that I was able to fly through in one sitting. I love stories that are simultaneously about everything and nothing all at once. I’m very eager to read more from Dusapin.

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samanthaleereads's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced

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

3.5

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laurenlilley's review

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4.0

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readingpicnic's review

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fast-paced

4.5

A weird little wintery book set in South Korea that comments on white tourism, biracial identity, the body modification culture in Korea, body dysmorphia, and complicated mother-daughter relationships. There were some great vividly weird scenes, especially between the mother and daughter. The weird relationship between the main character and the French tourist made me so uncomfortable, but more in an intriguing way? The men were just pretty gross and unlikeable in this story in general. The main character does end up binge-eating a lot in this book, especially in scenes with her mother, and food plays an important role in the story, so content warning for that.

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jessicastephenson's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

Very atmospheric. I feel like the two main characters were quite complex, but being created with such simple writing which was an interesting contrast. I feel pretty neutral about this book. If it had been longer I think I would've loved it.

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