Princess Bari by Hwang Sok-yong

Princess Bari

Hwang Sok-yong with Sora Kim-Russell (Translator)

256 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

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A modern-day quest novel, by one of Korea's most renowned novelists. Princess Bari tells the story of a young girl, frail and brave, who escapes from famine and death in North Korea in the 1990s. Seeking refuge in China before crossing oceans in t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 219 reviews

Moods

dark 74%
emotional 74%
sad 70%
reflective 44%
adventurous 29%
challenging 29%
tense 22%
hopeful 11%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 36%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 31% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 95% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.57

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