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schadwick77's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This is such a beautifully sad story. There is an ache that it gives for a story that I have no part in.
jnesbitt1989's review against another edition
4.0
Parts of it were confusing, especially towards the end, but overall I liked it.
hiitsmecassie's review against another edition
4.0
it kept me really interested and i really liked it especially the first half which was so good but i debated between 3 or 4 stars for so long because i just think so many things are left missing and the writing is sometimes giving wattpad which isn’t great also the ending sucked lol
ekatayama's review against another edition
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
3.0
gaynidoking's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, War, Death, Grief, Colonisation, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, and Child death
Moderate: Infidelity, Physical abuse, Racism, Gun violence, Animal death, Kidnapping, Rape, Homophobia, and Abandonment
rachwebsmith's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? N/A
4.75
kdahlo's review against another edition
3.0
A cool piece of historical fiction, set on Jeju Island. Not exactly my style but well crafted.
jskells's review against another edition
4.0
Similar to one of my favorite authors - Isabel Allende - in magical realism and portrayal of historical events. Loved the story. Wasn't thrilled about the change in POV... I don't understand why it was necessary and it was jarring just as you were getting into the thick of the narrative.
alyssa_max's review against another edition
3.0
This book had a great premise that was executed only decently at best. I found the character development and historical context lacking; it did not give me a unique look into Korean or haenyeo history. There also seemed to be a missed opportunity to weave in magical realism along the lines of Tea Obreht or similar.