One Hundred Shadows by Hwang Jungeun

One Hundred Shadows

Hwang Jungeun with Jung Yewon (Translator)

147 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

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An oblique, hard-edged novel tinged with offbeat fantasy, One Hundred Shadows is set in a slum electronics market in central Seoul – an area earmarked for demolition in a city better known for its shiny skyscrapers and slick pop videos. Here, the ...

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Moods

dark 65%
mysterious 57%
reflective 56%
challenging 30%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 7%
tense 7%
adventurous 6%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 34%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | Plot: 9% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 36% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 39% | N/A: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 34% | No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.59

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