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simpukkasini's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-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
2.75
powderysweetgirly's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Oh man, when I say I cried, I cried! I honestly thought I'd give this book a 3 or 3.5 because the beginning was so boring to me, but it really picked up at part 3. This story does such a wonderful job of describing such complex topics and emotions. I don't even have words to describe the realism and wonder of this book. I just can't explain my emotions to this book, but I love it so very much
chantellereads's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
moth_dance's review against another edition
3.0
It's okay.
Nothing in the way this book is written really stood out to me. I found myself forgetting about a few characters and their situation in the story. The plot wasn't as interesting as I wanted it to be.
But I might return to it at another time for a reread.
Nothing in the way this book is written really stood out to me. I found myself forgetting about a few characters and their situation in the story. The plot wasn't as interesting as I wanted it to be.
But I might return to it at another time for a reread.
pitaku's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
letstalkaboutbooksbaybee's review
2.0
I really really struggled with the writing style of this book. Everything was so freaking slow, and not in a pretty poetic way. In a “it takes 3 chapters for one small event to happen” way.
I also freaking hated how Victor, a white Frenchman, had the entire epilogue from his POV when the story is about a Korean woman. He ain’t shit and the sex scenes between them were so freaking dry and boring, I’ve seen better scenes on daytime soap operas. Totally omittable.
While the book itself was not my favorite, I am still grateful I read it so that I could learn a bit about Korea from a time period I knew nothing about prior to opening this book. It’s tied to real people and real events and I had a lovely little Wikipedia binge one night while I dug deeper into the setting.
But it’s never a good sign when the Wikipedia page is more riveting than the novel.
I also freaking hated how Victor, a white Frenchman, had the entire epilogue from his POV when the story is about a Korean woman. He ain’t shit and the sex scenes between them were so freaking dry and boring, I’ve seen better scenes on daytime soap operas. Totally omittable.
While the book itself was not my favorite, I am still grateful I read it so that I could learn a bit about Korea from a time period I knew nothing about prior to opening this book. It’s tied to real people and real events and I had a lovely little Wikipedia binge one night while I dug deeper into the setting.
But it’s never a good sign when the Wikipedia page is more riveting than the novel.