Take a photo of a barcode or cover
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
dark
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Death, Murder
emotional
reflective
sad
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Sad, a tad hopeful, and very different.
I do wonder if I lost a little in the translation. There are some bits that felt almost too unbelievable for me, but I still liked it.
I do wonder if I lost a little in the translation. There are some bits that felt almost too unbelievable for me, but I still liked it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Murder
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Death of parent, Murder
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing
Minor: Animal cruelty
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I purchased and read the book because I had only heard positive reviews…
I have been misled and deceived.
I could not take this book, the characters and their actions, or the plot seriously. This book reads like a kdrama and having finished this book, I still don't know if this is a good or a bad thing. Take a look at the plot points (spoilers ahead):
A deranged man committed a heinous crime that resulted in the death of Yunjae's grandmother and left his mother in a coma.
Following this event, a baker assumed the role of Yunjae's caretaker, only in the sense that he provides him with financial assistance and horrible advice.
Another man approached Yunjae at the hospital, where the latter was visiting his comatose mother. The man requested that Yunjae assume the role of his long-lost son in front of his dying wife. (despite having discovered his biological son and deeming him ill-fit to meet his mother)
The biological son (Gon) is a gangster with a criminal record who attends the same school as Yunjae.
Gon bullies Yunjae, motivated by Yunjae's deception regarding his identity to his [Gon’s] late mother, whom he had not seen or spoken to for 13 years due to him being missing. This escalates to a physical altercation where Gon inflicts severe injuries upon Yunjae.
Gon decides he wants to befriend Yunjae.
Manic pixie dream girl appears, because apparently every book needs a love interest. She has a quirk for running and offers nothing to the story.
Gon runs away and gets in with the wrong crowd.
Yunjae decides he wants to find Gon, which he successfully does but he has to give something in return.
Yunjae is beat within an inch of his life and ends up in the hospital. When he awakens he is greeted by his mother who has woken up from her coma.
The end.
The plot is ludicrous. It's so absurd I want to laugh.
I should also note that I don't have any personal experience with alexithymia, so I'm not sure if my interpretation is totally accurate, but it seemed like Yunjae's condition was used for the convenience of the plot.
- - -
Anyway,
I regret to inform you that the presence of quotable lines in a book does not guarantee its quality. While it is okay to read books purely for entertainment purposes, let’s not misrepresent this book's value.
- No character exploration on an individual level
- No relationship exploration
- Unrealistic plot (that could have been interesting if it was handled with care)
If this sounds like a book you might enjoy, go ahead and read it. (please read the trigger warnings, and summary —which in my opinion, downplays the severity of some events)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Torture, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
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
Very realistic and interesting work of fiction, definitely a page turner with pretty good writing and an intriguing plot as well as well written characters. Was a light and engaging read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Mental illness, Violence, Murder, Abandonment
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cursing, Death, Gore, Violence, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Death, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Violence, Death of parent, Murder
A really good read! It was very quick, but really impactful.
A boy witnesses the deaths of both his mother and grandma, but he isn’t able to grieve over them. He still has to continue schooling and taking over his mom’s business, while continually being picked on by his peers for his inability to feel sorrow for the loss of his family members. As his journey unfolds, he meets friends along the way.
I loved the characters too much, especially Gon, to be content with just 250 pages of him💔. There are so many quotes I have, and they still hit reading through them!
A boy witnesses the deaths of both his mother and grandma, but he isn’t able to grieve over them. He still has to continue schooling and taking over his mom’s business, while continually being picked on by his peers for his inability to feel sorrow for the loss of his family members. As his journey unfolds, he meets friends along the way.
I loved the characters too much, especially Gon, to be content with just 250 pages of him💔. There are so many quotes I have, and they still hit reading through them!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder