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a789's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
clpaniccia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
graceverse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
may_iread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
perfectsolitude's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
A gem of a novel.
We follow, through time, a Korean girl who is sold by her family to become a courtesan. She grows up in a Seoul that is constantly evolving. We also follow other characters linked to her through time; childhood friends, a lover, ‘aunts, and powerful men. There’s a lot of historical context on the Japanese occupation of Korea which I found very interesting.
A key theme is friendship. What effect has time on friendship, and what makes a friendship real and genuine?
The story also shows perfectly how we cannot influence our true feelings, or change who we are essentially. But, simultaneously, it shows that events of life can affect who we become.
It is a complex story, showing the rawness of life, and I’m all for it. Great read.
We follow, through time, a Korean girl who is sold by her family to become a courtesan. She grows up in a Seoul that is constantly evolving. We also follow other characters linked to her through time; childhood friends, a lover, ‘aunts, and powerful men. There’s a lot of historical context on the Japanese occupation of Korea which I found very interesting.
A key theme is friendship. What effect has time on friendship, and what makes a friendship real and genuine?
The story also shows perfectly how we cannot influence our true feelings, or change who we are essentially. But, simultaneously, it shows that events of life can affect who we become.
It is a complex story, showing the rawness of life, and I’m all for it. Great read.
the_heathered_library's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lisaareads_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
chelsl's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0