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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
Cuộc sống của nhà tâm lý học Sun Kyung bỗng bị đảo lộn khi tên tội phạm hàng loạt khét tiếng Lee Byung Do yêu cầu được phỏng vấn bởi cô, và người con riêng 11 tuổi của chồng đến sống chung với cô.
Đọc thấy thương Byung Do, hắn là một đứa trẻ khát khao tình mẹ nhưng không được. Thấy giận Sun Kyung đôi chút khi cô quá lộ liễu trong việc né tránh đứa con của chồng. Điều này đã dẫn đến cái kết buồn “chúc mẹ ngủ ngon”.
Không quá hay, hợp để đọc trong một ngày rảnh rỗi.
Đọc thấy thương Byung Do, hắn là một đứa trẻ khát khao tình mẹ nhưng không được. Thấy giận Sun Kyung đôi chút khi cô quá lộ liễu trong việc né tránh đứa con của chồng. Điều này đã dẫn đến cái kết buồn “chúc mẹ ngủ ngon”.
Không quá hay, hợp để đọc trong một ngày rảnh rỗi.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
The plot twist was a such big hit for me! My maternal feelings are touched and disturbed by many parts in the book especially with child abuse, mentally, emotionally and physically.
The story started with a scene of fire. A child is the sole surviver, leaving behind her grandparents who died in the house, but the cause of death is not the fire itself. The investigation of the fire incident began at the same time with the murder investigation of many women that happened within the same town.
It is simply gripping and eerie. This is the kind of book you would like to read at night with rain pouring down outside.
The story started with a scene of fire. A child is the sole surviver, leaving behind her grandparents who died in the house, but the cause of death is not the fire itself. The investigation of the fire incident began at the same time with the murder investigation of many women that happened within the same town.
It is simply gripping and eerie. This is the kind of book you would like to read at night with rain pouring down outside.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
I joined #bookstagram just in time for #mansemarch , #koreadathon , & #koreanmarch ! Over the last few years I've been reading a decent amount of Korean American authors - mostly memoirs and historical fiction to learn more about my culture and history.
"The Only Child" is my first translated book (by Jung Yewon) I've read and it did not disappoint! Typically, I find narration by multiple characters difficult to follow, but the character development Mi-ae Seo created was so phenomenal that it wasn't an issue.
The central question throughout the book is: What makes serial killers who they are? Though I predicted most of the twists and turns, I still found it dark and tense. For me, the only thing keeping this from a perfect five stars was the lack of character relationships throughout.
"The Only Child" is my first translated book (by Jung Yewon) I've read and it did not disappoint! Typically, I find narration by multiple characters difficult to follow, but the character development Mi-ae Seo created was so phenomenal that it wasn't an issue.
The central question throughout the book is: What makes serial killers who they are? Though I predicted most of the twists and turns, I still found it dark and tense. For me, the only thing keeping this from a perfect five stars was the lack of character relationships throughout.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Suicide, Murder, Fire/Fire injury
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was really excited when I read the review for this book! It takes place in Seoul, South Korea. So I was over here giddy with glee cause you know that’s where I was born