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A review by tevreads
At Dusk by Hwang Sok-yong
4.0
Long-listed for the Man Booker International 2019 prize, Hwang Sok-yong has crafted a moving story of reconciling ones past as they grow old. This story to me was quaint, yet ethereal, reminding me in parts of the delicacy of Murakami and his seamless storytelling.
Although I wouldn't rate At Dusk as highly as Murakami, mainly as a result of characterisation being underdeveloped in parts, and the general flow of writing sometimes lacking (probably a result of it being a translated work), it was still a thoroughly enjoyable read.
It's an interesting and enlightening experience being able to read great modern writers of different languages and cultures, and I look forward to reading more of this years prize.
Although I wouldn't rate At Dusk as highly as Murakami, mainly as a result of characterisation being underdeveloped in parts, and the general flow of writing sometimes lacking (probably a result of it being a translated work), it was still a thoroughly enjoyable read.
It's an interesting and enlightening experience being able to read great modern writers of different languages and cultures, and I look forward to reading more of this years prize.