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304 pages • first pub 1689 (editions)
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Language: English
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Korea’s most prized literary masterpiece: a Buddhist journey questioning the illusions of human life—presented in a vivid new translation by PEN/Hemingway finalist Heinz Insu Fenkl Often considered the highest achievement in Korean fiction, The Ni...
Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews
Moods
adventurous 46%
challenging 38%
informative 30%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 23%
relaxing 23%
hopeful 15%
funny 7%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Minor
Animal death
304 pages • first pub 1689 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Korea’s most prized literary masterpiece: a Buddhist journey questioning the illusions of human life—presented in a vivid new translation by PEN/Hemingway finalist Heinz Insu Fenkl Often considered the highest achievement in Korean fiction, The Ni...
Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews
Moods
adventurous 46%
challenging 38%
informative 30%
inspiring 23%
lighthearted 23%
mysterious 23%
relaxing 23%
hopeful 15%
funny 7%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 62% | Yes: 37%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death