The Story of Hong Gildong by

The Story of Hong Gildong

with Minsoo Kang (Translator)

128 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics literary adventurous fast-paced
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A new, definitive translation of the quintessential Korean classic: the Robin Hood story of a magical boy who joins a group of robber bandits and becomes a king *Selected as a Best Book of the Year by NPR and The Washington Post* The Story of Ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 151 reviews

Moods

adventurous 88%
lighthearted 35%
informative 29%
dark 11%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
tense 11%
challenging 5%
emotional 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

fast 56%
slow 25%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | Plot: 30% | A mix: 23%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 63% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.38

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