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4.12 AVERAGE
4.12 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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:
No
Recommended read if you like historical K-drama fiction vibes. Loved the slow burn romance, too.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
wow...WOW! why hadn't i read this sooner ❤️🩹 this was a great historical novel with a strong and smart female lead, political intrigue, and a gripping mystery aaaa i absolutely loved it. i only wish we could get a bonus chapter about the couple in the future, but i did enjoy the glimpse the epilogue gave 🫶🏻
Set in Korea in 1758, this tells the tale of Hyeon, a palace nurse who stumbles onto a murder mystery. With the help of Eojin, a young, up and coming police detective, they break societial norms by teaming up to solve the mystery. I haven't read anything of June Hur before, but she is going on my list of authors to follow. I love when you read a historical mystery and HISTORY is as fascinating as the storyline. Definately a great read.
4.5 ѓ?ђ‹?Џ
The Red Palace is a murder mystery that is loosely based on Crown Prince Jangheon (aka Crown Prince Sado). It follows Hyeon, a palace nurse, as she tries to prove the innocence of her beloved teacher, all while navigating court politics and trying to gain the approval of her father.
I found this novel to be extremely engaging. Itѓ??s a little fast-paced, but I think this adds to the growing tension that Hyeon felt as more evidence came to light. Hur did a great job of teasing the culprit without making them too obvious. I actually gasped once I put two and two together, which was around the same time that Hyeon and Eojin realized the truth. Hyeon was a great protagonist and I found myself relating to her throughout the story, especially when it came to her mother.
I liked the complexity of Hyeonѓ??s relationship with her mother. It was a subplot that I didnѓ??t think I would enjoy so much, but it ended up bumping my rating up to a 4.5. I think the relationships were all written well, even if they were barely there.
Korean manhwa enthusiasts would love this novel. It has the right amount of political intrigue and slow burn romance that is very similar to some manhwas that Iѓ??ve enjoyed in the past. Definitely worth the read!
The Red Palace is a murder mystery that is loosely based on Crown Prince Jangheon (aka Crown Prince Sado). It follows Hyeon, a palace nurse, as she tries to prove the innocence of her beloved teacher, all while navigating court politics and trying to gain the approval of her father.
I found this novel to be extremely engaging. Itѓ??s a little fast-paced, but I think this adds to the growing tension that Hyeon felt as more evidence came to light. Hur did a great job of teasing the culprit without making them too obvious. I actually gasped once I put two and two together, which was around the same time that Hyeon and Eojin realized the truth. Hyeon was a great protagonist and I found myself relating to her throughout the story, especially when it came to her mother.
I liked the complexity of Hyeonѓ??s relationship with her mother. It was a subplot that I didnѓ??t think I would enjoy so much, but it ended up bumping my rating up to a 4.5. I think the relationships were all written well, even if they were barely there.
Korean manhwa enthusiasts would love this novel. It has the right amount of political intrigue and slow burn romance that is very similar to some manhwas that Iѓ??ve enjoyed in the past. Definitely worth the read!
Misterio ambientado en la corte real coreana del s.XVIII, inspirado lejanamente por la historia de un príncipe que existió de verdad. Muy entretenida novela, con una heroína cabezota y competente, una ambientación creíble y un poco de romance cocinado a fuego lento.
A riveting and thrilling read. I’m not someone who reads mystery and crime often, so the fact that I was so invested in this book shows how badly this book can capture you, until you finish it before you even realise it. I highly recommend this book, especially if you’re a lover of mystery, crime, and Korean history / culture.
(I read this whole book despite the fact that I really should study for my finals instead
(I read this whole book despite the fact that I really should study for my finals instead
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Murder
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Setelah Deep Rooted Tree, rasanya masih sama. Korean hisfic never fails me. Selama ini agak menghindari baca k-lit karena berasa kayak nonton drama yang mana mending langsung aja nonton karena udah jadi kebiasaan. Visualisasinya lebih ngena drama, that's why.
The Red Palace ternyata mengambil beberapa bagian dari cerita Pangeran Jangheon atau juga dikenal sebagai Pangeran Sado. Kegemparan melanda ibu kota setelah penemuan sejumlah mayat yang diduga dibantai dengan kejam di Hyeminseo. Hyeon, perawat istana, mau tidak mau harus terlibat karena mentornya menjadi tersangka.
Berbagai petunjuk muncul satu per satu, mengarah pada Sang Pangeran. Namun, menuduh keluarga kerajaan adalah kejahatan tak termaafkan, bahkan dapat diganjar hukum mati. Bersama inspektur termuda kepolisian, Eojin, Hyeon berusaha mengikuti petunjuk lebih jauh untuk membuktikan keterlibatan Pangeran Jangheon atau justru ada pelaku lain yang masih berkeliaran bebas.
Seperti biasa, kena sindrom bintang lima jadi nggak bisa berpikir jernih a.k.a bingung harus nulis reviu yang proper. Buku ini memenuhi beberapa ekspektasiku, termasuk di antaranya pengelolaan hasil riset dan penjelasan mengenai suatu istilah yang sama sekali nggak bikin mutar mata karena bosan. Plus, romansanya (seperti kata penulis) cuma pegang porsi sekitar 20%, tapi membekas banget!
Oke, bahas soal karakter, aku suka sama Hyeon. 3D, punya background bagus, dan sisi emosinya nyantol sampai akhir. Label anak haram yang disematkan justru menempel terus sepanjang alur, berpengaruh juga. Beberapa bagian waktu penyelidikan sempat hampir tersandung karena statusnya ini. Kejam banget bisa dibilang label ini. I mean, anak haram memangnya nggak butuh hidup? Apalagi cewek. Perempuan pada masa itu kayak nggak ada harganya, ya, even dia permaisuri.
Karakter-karakter di sini "hidup" semua by the way. Berasa nonton drama langsung, padahal belum ada drama betulannya (semoga diadaptasi wkwk).
Unsur sejarahnya yang aku suka. Kalau nggak begini nggak akan tahu atau mencari tahu, sih. Jadi, TRP jadi trigger buat baca lagi kisah Pangeran Sado. Enggak bisa komen lebih banyak soal ini selain ikut pedih sama kisah hidupnya. I wish, dokter kejiwaan muncul pada era itu, walaupun agak sangsi masalah mental bakal jadi perhatian utama, mengingat era ini aja pergi ke psikolog masih dianggap gila.
Seneng banget bisa nemu buku yang bakal kukasih bintang 5 di akhir tahun begini, mengingat biasanya mood bacaku hancur-hancuran menjelang akhir tahun. Terjemahannya oke juga. Ada typo yang cukup kentara di satu bagian dialog--salah penempatan tanda kutip, jadi rancu itu kalimat langsung atau bukan--tapi isokey, semoga kalau cetak ulang bisa diperbaiki.
Ini salah satu hisfic yang wajib dibaca sekali seumur hidup.
The Red Palace ternyata mengambil beberapa bagian dari cerita Pangeran Jangheon atau juga dikenal sebagai Pangeran Sado. Kegemparan melanda ibu kota setelah penemuan sejumlah mayat yang diduga dibantai dengan kejam di Hyeminseo. Hyeon, perawat istana, mau tidak mau harus terlibat karena mentornya menjadi tersangka.
Berbagai petunjuk muncul satu per satu, mengarah pada Sang Pangeran. Namun, menuduh keluarga kerajaan adalah kejahatan tak termaafkan, bahkan dapat diganjar hukum mati. Bersama inspektur termuda kepolisian, Eojin, Hyeon berusaha mengikuti petunjuk lebih jauh untuk membuktikan keterlibatan Pangeran Jangheon atau justru ada pelaku lain yang masih berkeliaran bebas.
Seperti biasa, kena sindrom bintang lima jadi nggak bisa berpikir jernih a.k.a bingung harus nulis reviu yang proper. Buku ini memenuhi beberapa ekspektasiku, termasuk di antaranya pengelolaan hasil riset dan penjelasan mengenai suatu istilah yang sama sekali nggak bikin mutar mata karena bosan. Plus, romansanya (seperti kata penulis) cuma pegang porsi sekitar 20%, tapi membekas banget!
Oke, bahas soal karakter, aku suka sama Hyeon. 3D, punya background bagus, dan sisi emosinya nyantol sampai akhir. Label anak haram yang disematkan justru menempel terus sepanjang alur, berpengaruh juga. Beberapa bagian waktu penyelidikan sempat hampir tersandung karena statusnya ini. Kejam banget bisa dibilang label ini. I mean, anak haram memangnya nggak butuh hidup? Apalagi cewek. Perempuan pada masa itu kayak nggak ada harganya, ya, even dia permaisuri.
Karakter-karakter di sini "hidup" semua by the way. Berasa nonton drama langsung, padahal belum ada drama betulannya (semoga diadaptasi wkwk).
Unsur sejarahnya yang aku suka. Kalau nggak begini nggak akan tahu atau mencari tahu, sih. Jadi, TRP jadi trigger buat baca lagi kisah Pangeran Sado. Enggak bisa komen lebih banyak soal ini selain ikut pedih sama kisah hidupnya. I wish, dokter kejiwaan muncul pada era itu, walaupun agak sangsi masalah mental bakal jadi perhatian utama, mengingat era ini aja pergi ke psikolog masih dianggap gila.
Seneng banget bisa nemu buku yang bakal kukasih bintang 5 di akhir tahun begini, mengingat biasanya mood bacaku hancur-hancuran menjelang akhir tahun. Terjemahannya oke juga. Ada typo yang cukup kentara di satu bagian dialog--salah penempatan tanda kutip, jadi rancu itu kalimat langsung atau bukan--tapi isokey, semoga kalau cetak ulang bisa diperbaiki.
Ini salah satu hisfic yang wajib dibaca sekali seumur hidup.