A review by klor
Winter in Sokcho by Elisa Shua Dusapin

hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

A story presented in vignettes between a girl, her hometown, and an artist. The atmosphere was captured in the writing but was just bland on some places. Her relationship with Sokcho, food, and her mother are what made this more compelling. I kind of got annoyed with our protagonist throughout her push and pull narrative but I guess that's how you can tell if her characterization is working. Quick read, cool premise.
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