Greek Lessons: A Novel by Han Kang

Greek Lessons: A Novel

Han Kang with Deborah Smith (Translator), Emily Yae Won (Translator)

192 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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In a classroom in Seoul, a young woman watches her Greek language teacher at the blackboard. She tries to speak but has lost her voice. Her teacher finds himself drawn to the silent woman, for day by day he is losing his sight. Soon the two discov...

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Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 65%
sad 56%
challenging 29%
dark 24%
mysterious 20%
hopeful 10%
tense 9%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 5%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 58%
medium 28%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 6% | N/A: 2% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 26% | No: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

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