The Guest by Hwang Sok-yong

234 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction historical emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Based on actual events, The Guest is a profound portrait of a divided people haunted by a painful past, and a generation's search for reconciliation.During the Korean War, Hwanghae Province in North Korea was the setting of a gruesome fifty-two da...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
challenging 75%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%
mysterious 25%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.63

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