I Went to See My Father: The instant Korean bestseller by Kyung-sook Shin, Anton Hur
I Went to See My Father: The instant Korean bestseller
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Kyung-sook Shin, Anton Hur
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I Went to See My Father: The instant Korean bestseller

Kyung-sook Shin, Anton Hur with Kyung-sook Shin (Translator)

283 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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As time passes however, Hon realises that her father is far more complex than she ever realised. The discovery of a chest of letters and conversations with his family and friends help Hon piece together the tumultuous story of his life. She learn...

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Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 83%
sad 72%
challenging 23%
dark 18%
inspiring 10%
informative 7%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 20%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 42% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.55

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