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emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I think the book was very enlightening and contemplative. It really required the ability to step back with an open mind and for myself, who is not Korean, embrace myself into a different culture to be able to understand the tug of the characters. It was interesting that it followed 4 generations of people and there were sad themes throughout. Probably the most frustrating part was the development of characters and sub plots that never really developed past the initial story- so you’re left wondering what Happened to them and a little bit of wasted energy in getting emotionally attached to their story. Overall, a great read with some really powerful and thoughtful themes throughout.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, Violence, Colonisation, War, Classism