A review by sippingaugust
At Dusk by Hwang Sok-yong

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A beautiful, haunting telling of life in South Korea after the Korean War. It’s a book to take in slowly, imagining yourself immersed in that environment. The way the ending comes together is just lovely. 

Some background information about Korean culture can be helpful but not necessary.