Whale by Cheon Myeong-kwan

Whale

Cheon Myeong-kwan with Chi-Young Kim (Translator)

364 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism dark emotional sad medium-paced
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Whale, set in a remote village in South Korea, follows the lives of three linked characters: Geumbok, an extremely ambitious woman who has been chasing an indescribable thrill ever since she first saw a whale crest in the ocean; her mute daughter,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 504 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
sad 56%
emotional 50%
reflective 46%
adventurous 44%
challenging 39%
mysterious 37%
funny 25%
tense 20%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 7%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 2%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 24%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 29% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 23% | Yes: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.82

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