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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
Este libro narra la historia de Yujeong, una mujer privilegiada en la sociedad koreana que, a pesar de haberlo tenido todo y haber sido una estrella del pop, no consigue ser feliz y ha intentado suicidarse varias veces.
Tras su último intento de suicidio, su tía la convence para que la acompañe a visitar a convictos que están condenados a pena de muerte. Es así como Yujeong conoce a Yunsu, un convicto que espera a que se cumpla su condena por ahorcamiento.
Our Happy Time es una novela sobre la condena y una crítica a la pena de muerte, sí, pero sobre todo es un libro que habla sobre humanidad. Es un libro sobre el perdón, que nos recuerda que nadie es completamente bueno ni completamente malo, una historia emotiva y llena de sentimientos. Es cierto que no es especialmente sutil a la hora de transmitir sus valores, pero el libro resulta efectivo, está bien escrito y no resulta tampoco demasiado directo o machacón.
En conjunto, es una lectura que emociona, que hace reflexionar, que nos recuerda sobre la importancia de la empatía, de entender, de dar segundas oportunidades, de conocer, de no prejuzgar.
La relación entre Yujeong y Yunsu se va construyendo poco a poco, a través de conversaciones en las que ambos personajes se van transformando y, en definitiva, van aprendiendo a vivir. Me encantó el vínculo que se crea entre ambos, se me hizo muy real. Es un libro triste, cierto, que te saltará las lágrimas, pero que está lleno de esperanza.
Si os gustó este libro, me recordó mucho a la historia de la película "Pena de muerte" o "Dead Man Walking", totalmente recomendable.
SPOILER
Lo único que me hubiera gustado es que Yunsu realmente cometiera los crímenes de los que se le acusaba, y que no fuera únicamente su cómplice el culpable, ya que de esta manera el perdón y la empatía con el personaje resulta mucho más fácil y se me hace como un poco de "trampa".
FIN SPOILER
Tras su último intento de suicidio, su tía la convence para que la acompañe a visitar a convictos que están condenados a pena de muerte. Es así como Yujeong conoce a Yunsu, un convicto que espera a que se cumpla su condena por ahorcamiento.
Our Happy Time es una novela sobre la condena y una crítica a la pena de muerte, sí, pero sobre todo es un libro que habla sobre humanidad. Es un libro sobre el perdón, que nos recuerda que nadie es completamente bueno ni completamente malo, una historia emotiva y llena de sentimientos. Es cierto que no es especialmente sutil a la hora de transmitir sus valores, pero el libro resulta efectivo, está bien escrito y no resulta tampoco demasiado directo o machacón.
En conjunto, es una lectura que emociona, que hace reflexionar, que nos recuerda sobre la importancia de la empatía, de entender, de dar segundas oportunidades, de conocer, de no prejuzgar.
La relación entre Yujeong y Yunsu se va construyendo poco a poco, a través de conversaciones en las que ambos personajes se van transformando y, en definitiva, van aprendiendo a vivir. Me encantó el vínculo que se crea entre ambos, se me hizo muy real. Es un libro triste, cierto, que te saltará las lágrimas, pero que está lleno de esperanza.
Si os gustó este libro, me recordó mucho a la historia de la película "Pena de muerte" o "Dead Man Walking", totalmente recomendable.
SPOILER
Lo único que me hubiera gustado es que Yunsu realmente cometiera los crímenes de los que se le acusaba, y que no fuera únicamente su cómplice el culpable, ya que de esta manera el perdón y la empatía con el personaje resulta mucho más fácil y se me hace como un poco de "trampa".
FIN SPOILER
This is the best book I read in 2019. I am completely blown away. Everyone should read it.
“There is no such thing as homogeneity. Our lives are as different as our faces.”
The best books are the ones that make you think and oh my god this book had me reevaluating all my moral standpoints.
I used to think that certain people deserve the death penalty so long as there is evidence that is non-refutable - rapists especially. And while I still don’t know entirely what to think, my view on it is much less simplistic and absolute as it was before reading this book. It didn’t give me the answer - because there isn’t one answer - every aspect of life is contextual - but it gave me the tools with which I can begin to form my own opinion on complicated topics, such as punishment and rehabilitation, and I think that is one of the best things a book can give you.
This book made me think about and reevaluate my views in topics I’d previously assumed i’d known enough about, and made me realise how dismissive i’d unknowingly been to them - forgiveness, religion, suicide, acceptance, love, and ultimately, capital punishment - and I hope I remember how this work of art made me feel for as long as I can.
The best books are the ones that make you think and oh my god this book had me reevaluating all my moral standpoints.
I used to think that certain people deserve the death penalty so long as there is evidence that is non-refutable - rapists especially. And while I still don’t know entirely what to think, my view on it is much less simplistic and absolute as it was before reading this book. It didn’t give me the answer - because there isn’t one answer - every aspect of life is contextual - but it gave me the tools with which I can begin to form my own opinion on complicated topics, such as punishment and rehabilitation, and I think that is one of the best things a book can give you.
This book made me think about and reevaluate my views in topics I’d previously assumed i’d known enough about, and made me realise how dismissive i’d unknowingly been to them - forgiveness, religion, suicide, acceptance, love, and ultimately, capital punishment - and I hope I remember how this work of art made me feel for as long as I can.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was interesting in that it made me think about capital punishment, but not what I expected from the blurb. I felt it needed something more and I didn't feel any connection with the characters.
Si j’arrive à organiser mes pensées, peut-être que j’écrirai une review.
dark
emotional
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
This book was definitely more challenging than I had expected for many reasons. Most of all the translation of the Korean left some dialogue unnatural and unusual for English, however moving past that I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The plot revolves around a self-centred ex-kpop star and her brushes with death. If that's not sensational then I don't know what is! Insipid as that does sound, believe me I'm aware of it, the novel has true heart in a way that's uniquely Korean.
Although my rating is 3 stars mainly for the translation and how unwieldly it felt, this book is very interesting and thought-provoking. I will even admit to being moved by it many times.
The plot revolves around a self-centred ex-kpop star and her brushes with death. If that's not sensational then I don't know what is! Insipid as that does sound, believe me I'm aware of it, the novel has true heart in a way that's uniquely Korean.
Although my rating is 3 stars mainly for the translation and how unwieldly it felt, this book is very interesting and thought-provoking. I will even admit to being moved by it many times.
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes