Reviews

When My Name Was Keoko by Linda Sue Park

bunix's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative medium-paced

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

4.5

kon713's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

danggeun's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

robinramy's review against another edition

4.0

The first book that I read about the Japanese occupation of Korea.The daily life of people living under occupation, their language culture, identity, and even their names taken away from them. How many such stories and histories are out there of different countries and people. I have read about Korea's history in school, but it was so brief, and it didn't provide me with much detail. I stumbled upon this book after reading Human Acts by Han Kang (one of my favorite books). I just researched some books, and I found this. A very well written book with sad and beautiful words.

"Uncertainty: A flower dying for want of rain, the nearest cloud a world away"
- When My Name Was Keoko

analyticalchaos's review against another edition

5.0

Park has a wonderful way of portraying tragedy and loss through simple words. She nails the social complexities and nuances of Korean communication. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a historical fiction read.

juli_ahhh's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

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

4.5

ohemgeebooks's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

kleonard's review against another edition

2.0

A simple story of the Japanese occupation of Korea during WW2, as told by a Korean child and her teen-age brother. Fine for middle grade readers.

fireandstars's review against another edition

dark emotional informative tense fast-paced

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

4.5

wellyreads's review

emotional informative sad medium-paced

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

3.5