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325 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590516737
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press (NY)
Publication date: 03 June 2014
Description
"A love story between friends. It is so well written. Kyung-sook Shin] has this use of language that is just beautiful and poetic. It's a great book if you're looking to escape." --Chelsea Handler, #1 New York Times bestselling author How friends...
Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews
Moods
emotional 84%
reflective 77%
dark 38%
challenging 24%
hopeful 19%
tense 17%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 9%
informative 6%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 28% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Eating disorder, Death of parent, Sexual assault
325 pages • first pub 2010 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781590516737
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Other Press (NY)
Publication date: 03 June 2014
Description
"A love story between friends. It is so well written. Kyung-sook Shin] has this use of language that is just beautiful and poetic. It's a great book if you're looking to escape." --Chelsea Handler, #1 New York Times bestselling author How friends...
Community Reviews Summary of 544 reviews
Moods
emotional 84%
reflective 77%
dark 38%
challenging 24%
hopeful 19%
tense 17%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 9%
informative 6%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 46%
fast 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 80% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 49% | No: 28% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Eating disorder, Death of parent, Sexual assault