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theflyingpat's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I met the author through "Grass," and therefore my expectations were very high. KeumSuk has been a prominent voice against war and in pursuit of justice for Korean families. Her works bear witness to the impact of the Japanese occupation during World War II and the subsequent civil war that divided the Korean territory.
While in "Grass" we follow the story of a girl during the Japanese occupation and the pains of comfort women, here we have the perspective of a mother who lost her husband and son during the post-occupation conflict.
The art is breathtaking, and the narrative that jumps between Gwija's childhood, the escape to the South, and the hope of this elderly woman to reunite with what she lost, conveyed to me anguish, urgency, and sadness.
The narration has such a biographical tone that it is easy to forget that the author, to protect the victims, turned it into fiction. Based on real facts, it is certain.
In "Grass," I felt that the writing was more impartial, almost like a documentary, while here, as we have a daughter narrating the mother's story, the tone is more personal.
For me, Keum Suk Gendry-Kim is quickly becoming one of the most important names of this decade in the cof graphic novel world!
P.S: Her next book is called "Dog Days" and is coming out in October of this year 🐕
While in "Grass" we follow the story of a girl during the Japanese occupation and the pains of comfort women, here we have the perspective of a mother who lost her husband and son during the post-occupation conflict.
The art is breathtaking, and the narrative that jumps between Gwija's childhood, the escape to the South, and the hope of this elderly woman to reunite with what she lost, conveyed to me anguish, urgency, and sadness.
The narration has such a biographical tone that it is easy to forget that the author, to protect the victims, turned it into fiction. Based on real facts, it is certain.
In "Grass," I felt that the writing was more impartial, almost like a documentary, while here, as we have a daughter narrating the mother's story, the tone is more personal.
For me, Keum Suk Gendry-Kim is quickly becoming one of the most important names of this decade in the cof graphic novel world!
P.S: Her next book is called "Dog Days" and is coming out in October of this year 🐕
mary_blueye8's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
syntaxx's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
catps's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
booksofmyown's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
filiparferreira's review against another edition
5.0
Comovente, magistral. Todo feito a tinta da china, sem pinga de cor, ensombra também o nosso coração. Um relato na 1a pessoa, baseado em acontecimentos e testemunhos reais, sobre a fuga em direção ao Sul de famílias que viviam no norte da Coreia durante a guerra. E a sua separação, desaparecimento pelo caminho, morte. Estas famílias nunca mais se reencontraram, porque na verdade esta guerra não acabou, e a Coreia permanece dividida. Houve apenas algumas ações momentâneas que proporcionaram o reencontro a umas poucas centenas dos milhares de pessoas separadas. E esta geração vai desaparecendo à medida que o tempo passa... Esta foi uma das questões que me inquietaram quando visitei a Coreia do Sul e, sempre que se proporcionava, perguntava às pessoas com quem me encontrei o que pensavam sobre isto.
zaporiah's review against another edition
5.0
great read
this was a fantastic book to read.it was very emotional in some places and brought me nearly to tears. we must never forget the sins of our forefathers and the suffering there cause so many people. please read this book.now lts read something about the comfort women who are so ignored and looked down upon.
this was a fantastic book to read.it was very emotional in some places and brought me nearly to tears. we must never forget the sins of our forefathers and the suffering there cause so many people. please read this book.now lts read something about the comfort women who are so ignored and looked down upon.
braddy7's review
5.0
I have found myself more and more intrigued with the Korean experience. Each book adds another layer to my appreciation of the struggle and heartache that so many Koreans have experienced in the last 100 years. These graphics are amazing works of art and the expansive stories build empathy.