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256 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802160379
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 15 November 2022
Description
A funny, transporting, surprising, and poignant novel that was one of the highest selling debuts of recent years in Korea, Love in the Big City tells the story of a young gay man searching for happiness in the lonely city of SeoulLove in the Big C...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,292 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 46%
funny 35%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 9%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 36% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Homophobia, Cancer, AlcoholModerate
Abortion, Suicide attempt, Medical contentMinor
Car accident, Fatphobia, Sexual content256 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802160379
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: 15 November 2022
Description
A funny, transporting, surprising, and poignant novel that was one of the highest selling debuts of recent years in Korea, Love in the Big City tells the story of a young gay man searching for happiness in the lonely city of SeoulLove in the Big C...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,292 reviews
Moods
reflective 78%
sad 46%
funny 35%
dark 13%
hopeful 13%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 9%
inspiring 7%
adventurous 5%
informative 3%
relaxing 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 21%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 88% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 36% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 12%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 68% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Cancer, AlcoholModerate
Abortion, Suicide attempt, Medical contentMinor
Car accident, Fatphobia, Sexual content