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reflective 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
informative reflective sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

No plot, all vibes (derogatory)
reflective slow-paced
emotional reflective sad medium-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
emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad
reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

sparse, feverish; wish I read it in one sitting.
dark reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This book feels cold and warm at the same time. The main characters and their relationship felt like a small light in the darkness. It wasn’t a romance or real friendship, but there was an understanding.
The main character felt seen after being ignored and treated harshly by most people around her.


I liked what this story was trying to say about loneliness, trying to find your place in the world but also being stuck at one place in your life. 

I expected it to be more about North Korea, since the blurb made a point to mention it. I didn’t mind it not being a big plot point at all. 

The writing style felt similar to what I’ve read before from Korean authors. However this writing style was more distant from emotions and also focused on body image and doubts about oneself. I enjoyed it and I liked reflecting on what I had read. 
mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated