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A review by zatannacomic
Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book feels cold and warm at the same time. The main characters and their relationship felt like a small light in the darkness. It wasn’t a romance or real friendship, but there was an understanding. The main character felt seen after being ignored and treated harshly by most people around her.
I liked what this story was trying to say about loneliness, trying to find your place in the world but also being stuck at one place in your life.
I expected it to be more about North Korea, since the blurb made a point to mention it. I didn’t mind it not being a big plot point at all.
The writing style felt similar to what I’ve read before from Korean authors. However this writing style was more distant from emotions and also focused on body image and doubts about oneself. I enjoyed it and I liked reflecting on what I had read.
I liked what this story was trying to say about loneliness, trying to find your place in the world but also being stuck at one place in your life.
I expected it to be more about North Korea, since the blurb made a point to mention it. I didn’t mind it not being a big plot point at all.
The writing style felt similar to what I’ve read before from Korean authors. However this writing style was more distant from emotions and also focused on body image and doubts about oneself. I enjoyed it and I liked reflecting on what I had read.