The Future of Silence: Fiction by Korean Women by Cheon Un-Yeong, Bruce Fulton, Han Yujoo, Park Wan-Suh, Kim Sagwa, Oh Jung-hee, Seo Yeongeun, Ju-Chan Fulton, Gong Seonok, Kim Chi-won, Kim Ae-ran

224 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging reflective slow-paced
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These nine stories span half a century of contemporary writing in Korea (1970s–2010s), bringing together some of the most famous twentieth-century women writers with a new generation of young, bold voices. Their work explores a world not often see...

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Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 100%
sad 100%
funny 50%
hopeful 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

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