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nour_abdelhady's review against another edition
4.0
الجزء الأول والثاني كانوا رائعين بالمعنى الحرفي والجزء الثالث كان ممكن أن يتم الأستغناء عنه.
الرواية كان فيها عيوب انزعجت منها جدا:
1- وصف جسد كل مرأة ذُكرت في الرواية وصف مخجل ويجب ذكر ان كانت أجسادهن مثيرة وانثوية ام لا.
2- الفترات الزمنية كانت متباعدة جدا فجأة من كان طفل أصبح رجل ولديه زوجة وأطفال!
3-كان يوجد ابتذال في وصف أمور وأحداث لم تكن ذات قيمة أو فائدة لخط سير الرواية.
في المجمل كانت تجربة لطيفة أضافت لي بعض المعلومات عن كوريا واليابان.
الرواية كان فيها عيوب انزعجت منها جدا:
1- وصف جسد كل مرأة ذُكرت في الرواية وصف مخجل ويجب ذكر ان كانت أجسادهن مثيرة وانثوية ام لا.
2- الفترات الزمنية كانت متباعدة جدا فجأة من كان طفل أصبح رجل ولديه زوجة وأطفال!
3-كان يوجد ابتذال في وصف أمور وأحداث لم تكن ذات قيمة أو فائدة لخط سير الرواية.
في المجمل كانت تجربة لطيفة أضافت لي بعض المعلومات عن كوريا واليابان.
hannahgassmann's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
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? Yes
5.0
kaamli's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
michellebridges's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
trshls's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? No
5.0
lqueijo's review against another edition
4.0
Sabem aquele aquele dizer “casa é onde nós sentimos bem”? Sempre achei que fosse uma treta e está história é a prova disso.
Há pessoas que nunca encontram a “casa”. Há pessoas que serão sempre estrangeiras no próprio país assim como há quem seja sempre apátrida.
Nunca o tema foi tão actual.
Este livro conta-nos uma saga familiar num contexto muito particular - os emigrantes Coreanos no Japão. Ainda que esteja muito bem escrito e que a história seja cativante, falha as cinco estrelas porque ao longo de todo ele nunca consegui sentir nenhuma emoção, fosse de júbilo ou de tristeza (e existem situações para isso). Nesse capítulo, achei-o bastante morno. Por outro lado, o livro que é, merecia um maior cuidado na tradução e, acima de tudo, na revisão. Cada vez mais se dá menos importância a este tema, na minha humilde opinião, e parece que o leitor não tem outro remédio senão o de “engolir” a falta de brio de outros.
De qualquer forma, a ler, definitivamente, nem que seja pelo conhecimento histórico do que se passou “nestas paragens”.
Há pessoas que nunca encontram a “casa”. Há pessoas que serão sempre estrangeiras no próprio país assim como há quem seja sempre apátrida.
Nunca o tema foi tão actual.
Este livro conta-nos uma saga familiar num contexto muito particular - os emigrantes Coreanos no Japão. Ainda que esteja muito bem escrito e que a história seja cativante, falha as cinco estrelas porque ao longo de todo ele nunca consegui sentir nenhuma emoção, fosse de júbilo ou de tristeza (e existem situações para isso). Nesse capítulo, achei-o bastante morno. Por outro lado, o livro que é, merecia um maior cuidado na tradução e, acima de tudo, na revisão. Cada vez mais se dá menos importância a este tema, na minha humilde opinião, e parece que o leitor não tem outro remédio senão o de “engolir” a falta de brio de outros.
De qualquer forma, a ler, definitivamente, nem que seja pelo conhecimento histórico do que se passou “nestas paragens”.
ekgolden's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
clairesle's review against another edition
5.0
This book was one of the best reads of my life. I loved how the book transported me to another place and time. The language was colorful, and vividly described each character, rounding them out entirely. There was no character that I felt I couldn't relate to someone in my real life. There were times I had to walk away from the book because it evoked so much emotion... which is usually a pretty good indicator of how much a book means to me! At various times of her life, I could see Sunja reflected in my Poh-Poh, my mum, and myself. I will actually be buying this book because I want a copy of it to love and cherish forever!
wennface's review against another edition
5.0
I literally couldn’t put this book down till I finished it.
MJ Lee is an amazing wordsmith- her tale is so rich and vivid, I wept when her characters wept, I felt the stress they felt, I felt the frustration they felt.
Weaving this amazing historical narrative spanning generations, you get a rich understanding of the ethnic Koreans in Japan despite not being one.
Truly, one of the best books I’ve encountered.
MJ Lee is an amazing wordsmith- her tale is so rich and vivid, I wept when her characters wept, I felt the stress they felt, I felt the frustration they felt.
Weaving this amazing historical narrative spanning generations, you get a rich understanding of the ethnic Koreans in Japan despite not being one.
Truly, one of the best books I’ve encountered.
danaeliz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
this was an emotional ride from start to finish. i’m sure i’ll be thinking about Sunja for years to come