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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i didn't like this book to be honest. it was okay and an easy read but i felt it had no depth to it. maybe this was purposeful because he doesn't have feelings but i wouldn't recommend to anyone.
medium-paced
Credo che questa sia stata la miglior lettura di quest’anno. L’idea di rendere entrambi i personaggi principali dei “mostri” (che poi in coreano non è altro che “cosa strana”) e di permettere che si conoscessero e che si aiutassero e che si dessero l’amore che nessun altro attorno a loro aveva avuto il coraggio di dargli.
L’autrice nella sua nota dice “I bambini desiderano essere amati, ma al contempo sono quelli che danno gran parte dell’amore.” e queste parole mi hanno letteralmente trafitta.
A ogni bambino che non ha ricevuto tutto l’amore di cui necessitava, spero possiamo tutti fiorire in adulti gentili e amorevoli.
L’autrice nella sua nota dice “I bambini desiderano essere amati, ma al contempo sono quelli che danno gran parte dell’amore.” e queste parole mi hanno letteralmente trafitta.
A ogni bambino che non ha ricevuto tutto l’amore di cui necessitava, spero possiamo tutti fiorire in adulti gentili e amorevoli.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
sad
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
I was gripped from page one. The characters are complex, unique, and so lovable. Despite being voiced by a character who cannot identify and express his emotions, the book is absolutely full of them, in a tender and simple way that makes them even more powerful. Some popular Korean books, especially those about mental health, have fallen a bit flat for me - but not this one. I absolutely loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent
Moderate: Murder, Abandonment
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts
3.5/5 ⭐
It's a pretty quick read, and easy to get through in one or two sittings. I'd recommend it because it feels different compared to anything I've read, but there wasn't anything about it that really wowed me. I still liked it, I just can't see myself coming back to it for a second read.
It's a pretty quick read, and easy to get through in one or two sittings. I'd recommend it because it feels different compared to anything I've read, but there wasn't anything about it that really wowed me. I still liked it, I just can't see myself coming back to it for a second read.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
I was mostly delighted by the book, but I was kind of unsatisfied by the direction it took at the end. But a quick read and definitely worth my time.