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A review by jasminegalsreadinglog
The Evening Hero by Marie Myung-Ok Lee
4.0
The Evening Hero is the story of Yungman who is also called as Dr. Kwak. He is an Ob/gyn in a small town of Minnesota where he has settled with his family. Abruptly his life takes a turn when he is forced to retire when his hospital shuts down. What follows is his new journey where he needs to look deeper into his present and past life.
The Evening Hero is so much more than a literary fiction. It's a story which every immigrant in the United States can relate to. There's a humor in the book which is funny but at the same time reflects what any immigrant might go through when their children grow up in a culture which is different from their upbringing.
This book tackles very important subjects of racism, role of women in the society and the role of Allied forces in the formation of North Korea and South Korea. It was an eyeopener for me into a world which I did not know about. An excellent book which handles serious topics with a humor that is seen seldom. 4.5 Stars.
The Evening Hero is so much more than a literary fiction. It's a story which every immigrant in the United States can relate to. There's a humor in the book which is funny but at the same time reflects what any immigrant might go through when their children grow up in a culture which is different from their upbringing.
This book tackles very important subjects of racism, role of women in the society and the role of Allied forces in the formation of North Korea and South Korea. It was an eyeopener for me into a world which I did not know about. An excellent book which handles serious topics with a humor that is seen seldom. 4.5 Stars.