Reviews

The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-mo

heyfarahey's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective 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? Yes

4.25

jennysligh's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

emmakg's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced

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

5.0

fkshg8465's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

2.0

Had hoped it was going to be more comical. I think something definitely got lost in translation.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping and Gun violence

engel21's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

eibhlynn's review against another edition

adventurous

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

alhead32's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.75

birchjilguero's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

aliazmi99's review against another edition

3.0

idk man it was aight

katiecentabar's review against another edition

2.75

This was only okay for me. I think something may have been missed in translation. Some really tender moments but they were lost in this racing plot for me. 

It reminded me of the Alison Janney movie Lou.