A review by orangewitchling
Shoko's Smile by Choi Eunyoung

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

This has to be one of the best books I’ve ever read, the writing style fit so well the stories. Initially I thought it was slow paced until I understood the writing approach and I think it’s genius. 
The stories are not related, the characters are from different generations and age groups; but the stories show an emotional and mental trip of their human experience through specific historical events.
I was bawling my eyes out and the emotional experience felt real and relatable as a reader and an outsider to Korean history. I learned so much about the events that the book touched on and I can’t wait to read more from this author.