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A review by cat_thecatlady
The Impossible Fairy Tale by Han Yujoo
4.0
trigger warning: physical abuse, violence, abuse towards animals, death
this is a rather unconventional book, and its cruel, violent and surreal world won’t please everyone. personally, I really loved it. the first part absolutely stood out to me. the writing style is quite exquisite and the way the story alternates between the two characters (and the duality of their two lives) is so interesting to read. the second part didn’t seem as well accomplished to me. it was a bit overwhelming in its repetition and form, and maybe too meta.
overall, one very good book and one hell of a good example of translation.
this is a rather unconventional book, and its cruel, violent and surreal world won’t please everyone. personally, I really loved it. the first part absolutely stood out to me. the writing style is quite exquisite and the way the story alternates between the two characters (and the duality of their two lives) is so interesting to read. the second part didn’t seem as well accomplished to me. it was a bit overwhelming in its repetition and form, and maybe too meta.
overall, one very good book and one hell of a good example of translation.