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Untold Night and Day by Bae Suah

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laura1laura2's review

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mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

youthmayo's review

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challenging dark slow-paced

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

1.5

I picked up the book thinking it would be a kooky/strange murder mystery and completed it like that meme of the guy with the string trying to piece clues together (Always Sunny Philadelphia).

The book ended and I still had no clue what was going on? Reminded me of Yoko Ogowa, but more confusing (also I don’t particularly love Yoko Ogowa as it’s already too symbolic for me).

I get that it’s kind of a dream and not meant to make sense, but I sort of wanted something to.

It was short though so I finished in a day, and it wasn’t boring as I had to really concentrate? Will Google to see what this book was actually about.

rachellen's review

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emotional mysterious relaxing slow-paced

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

3.75

This was an extremely dream-like, confusing book. There were multiple perspectives but I felt it did center mainly around Ayami, it seems she was the cornerstone.

There are so many unanswered questions. I enjoyed the consistent use of parallels and repetition of singular profound descriptions because it made me question a Deja vu, as if I was in a dream myself.

I recommend for people who like reflective fiction.