One Hundred Shadows by Hwang Jungeun

One Hundred Shadows

Hwang Jungeun

192 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

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“There is an unforgettable, curious beauty to be found here.” —Han Kang, Winner of the Man Booker International Prize for The VegetarianHan Kang’s Human Acts meets Yōko Ogawa’s The Memory Police in this understated South Korean novella in translat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 333 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
mysterious 58%
reflective 56%
challenging 29%
emotional 25%
sad 25%
hopeful 7%
tense 7%
adventurous 5%
relaxing 4%
inspiring 1%

Pace

slow 49%
medium 35%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 35% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 38% | N/A: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.58

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