A review by lisajoan98
I'll Go On by Hwang Jungeun

dark emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

The writing style is very intriguing with this novel. There’s not a lot of progression, in fact, the entire thing probably takes place over a few weeks, but the characters continuously unveil more and more about their pasts. Some of the words seem slightly unnaturally translated, but I think it was purposeful and adds to the overall mood of the language. It’s a book that can be read as both sad and hopeful. The style is quite reminiscent of Mieko Kawakami, one of my favourite authors. I recommend it for someone looking to read something that accepts bleakness and still presents life in a hopeful light.