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288 pages • first pub 1689 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143131274
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 12 February 2019
Description
Korea's most prized literary masterpiece: a Buddhist journey questioning the illusions of human life--presented in a vivid new translation by PEN/Hemingway finalist Heinz Insu Fenkl *Named one of the year's most anticipated books by The New York T...
Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
challenging 35%
informative 29%
inspiring 17%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 17%
relaxing 17%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 38% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death
288 pages • first pub 1689 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143131274
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 12 February 2019
Description
Korea's most prized literary masterpiece: a Buddhist journey questioning the illusions of human life--presented in a vivid new translation by PEN/Hemingway finalist Heinz Insu Fenkl *Named one of the year's most anticipated books by The New York T...
Community Reviews Summary of 99 reviews
Moods
adventurous 52%
challenging 35%
informative 29%
inspiring 17%
lighthearted 17%
mysterious 17%
relaxing 17%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 38% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 30%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | No: 42% | It's complicated: 7%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Animal death