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trashstaaar's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kharmacat's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe it was the translation, but this book did not "sing" for me, and much of the story felt hollow. Yet it was an educational peek into another world - a world where being of Korean descent in Japan means open hostility and prejudice.
eloisesal's review against another edition
4.0
Good story, well told, and it was interesting to learn about the experience and history of North and South Koreans in Japan - for a fiction book it had a lot of non fiction and I liked that.
suvata's review against another edition
5.0
• Continuing my TBR project:
This is one of the oldest selections on my TBR list - Originally added February 5, 2018.
• Translated from Japanese
Looking for a short read? At 167 pages, GO fits the bill. This is quite an interesting novel that clearly depicts the power struggle, class injustice and prejudice within Asian countries and society. Although these are quite serious subjects, the protagonist is funny and witty and makes it feel as if you are sitting in a lounge listening to an old friend telling his story. Highly recommended.
This is one of the oldest selections on my TBR list - Originally added February 5, 2018.
• Translated from Japanese
Looking for a short read? At 167 pages, GO fits the bill. This is quite an interesting novel that clearly depicts the power struggle, class injustice and prejudice within Asian countries and society. Although these are quite serious subjects, the protagonist is funny and witty and makes it feel as if you are sitting in a lounge listening to an old friend telling his story. Highly recommended.
angelikareadsavariciously's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. It was alright. The discrimination aspect was the most compelling part.
suvata's review against another edition
5.0
• Continuing my TBR project:
This is one of the oldest selections on my TBR list - Originally added February 5, 2018.
• Translated from Japanese
Looking for a short read? At 167 pages, GO fits the bill. This is quite an interesting novel that clearly depicts the power struggle, class injustice and prejudice within Asian countries and society. Although these are quite serious subjects, the protagonist is funny and witty and makes it feel as if you are sitting in a lounge listening to an old friend telling his story. Highly recommended.
This is one of the oldest selections on my TBR list - Originally added February 5, 2018.
• Translated from Japanese
Looking for a short read? At 167 pages, GO fits the bill. This is quite an interesting novel that clearly depicts the power struggle, class injustice and prejudice within Asian countries and society. Although these are quite serious subjects, the protagonist is funny and witty and makes it feel as if you are sitting in a lounge listening to an old friend telling his story. Highly recommended.
mhoffrob's review against another edition
4.0
Very well written (and translated) coming of age novella which investigates class and race biases in current-day Japan. Strong character development and quick pacing make it a delightful read.
emmasbookplace's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
muniemoe's review against another edition
4.0
The coming of age novel that have a simple storyline. Even though at the beginning, the family introduction is kind of unique. The storyline is about Sugihara a Korean-Japanese nationality high school student that struggling to grow up between these two cultures.
The characters is all well drawn and attract me to read more. Especially Sugihara character, his narrations about what he is going through is quite interesting. And it does show on his rough personality but at the same time he is smart and curious about life.
I got mixed feelings while reading this . The heartwarming relationship between Sugihara and Sakurai, the way Sugihara talk about his relationship with his parents and his friends. And the big parts of it being treated like a foreigner even though he is fitting in. This could be a fully YA as it is discuss a lot of things that quite make us think a lot. I enjoy reading this because it is compact and a fast read.
The characters is all well drawn and attract me to read more. Especially Sugihara character, his narrations about what he is going through is quite interesting. And it does show on his rough personality but at the same time he is smart and curious about life.
I got mixed feelings while reading this . The heartwarming relationship between Sugihara and Sakurai, the way Sugihara talk about his relationship with his parents and his friends. And the big parts of it being treated like a foreigner even though he is fitting in. This could be a fully YA as it is discuss a lot of things that quite make us think a lot. I enjoy reading this because it is compact and a fast read.
kcoccia's review against another edition
2.0
A little weird and boring. I'm not sure what the plot of the story was. At least it was short.