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176 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008322359
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 05 March 2020
Description
It is the winter of 1954 and in the rubble-strewn aftermath of the Korean War, Marilyn Monroe has come to Seoul to perform to the US soldiers stationed there. Incongruous in her silk dress and flawless makeup, she sings of seduction and love, dazz...
Community Reviews Summary of 295 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
sad 65%
reflective 51%
challenging 34%
tense 30%
mysterious 18%
informative 16%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 32% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Suicide, Toxic relationship, Child deathMinor
Animal death, Abortion, Incest
176 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008322359
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Fourth Estate
Publication date: 05 March 2020
Description
It is the winter of 1954 and in the rubble-strewn aftermath of the Korean War, Marilyn Monroe has come to Seoul to perform to the US soldiers stationed there. Incongruous in her silk dress and flawless makeup, she sings of seduction and love, dazz...
Community Reviews Summary of 295 reviews
Moods
dark 72%
sad 65%
reflective 51%
challenging 34%
tense 30%
mysterious 18%
informative 16%
hopeful 9%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 17%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 51% | A mix: 40% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 32% | Yes: 22%Loveable characters?
No: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, War, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Suicide, Toxic relationship, Child deathMinor
Animal death, Abortion, Incest