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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
informative
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
Wow. I thought this would be a book that would predictably follow many of Lisa See's well-worn narrative tracks, but I was wrong. It gave me everything I love about her books and still managed to move and surprise me. I loved learning about the history and culture of Jeju and the haenyeo, and I couldn't put this book down despite some of the really painful and graphic descriptions of the violence that many on Jeju experienced through Young-sook's life. Lisa See is a master storyteller and I think she knocked it out of the park with this book. I can't recommend it enough.
This was absolutely the best book i’ve read so far this year. I loved the characters and the intensity of their love (and at moments deep hate). The story is about one woman and her community, and their life during the Japanese/USA occupation in Korea (and especially surrounding the Jeju 4.3 incident). Learning about the history of the haenyeo was such a gift and I really felt like I was on Jeju island. And you know multigenerational historical fiction is my FAVE! I wish I could forget this book and read it again fresh.
I so enjoyed this book. It was a great insight into the hardships Korea has experienced, but also an incredible story about an incredible group of women. My only contention was that I felt the parts with Mi-ja's family could have been better especially when you learn who they are.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Complicated
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Interesting history, poorly written. Didn’t connect with the characters at all. Writing was stilted and at times read like a middle grade history book.
This book was simultaneously amazing and so frustrating. I am left feeling empty but also so grateful that I read this.
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes