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A review by hannahmg
The Healing Season of Pottery by Yeon Somin
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Following Jungmin, a burnout adult, who for the first time in months leaves her flat and walks into the world of pottery, where she finds peace.
I really enjoyed the translation, once again Korean litterature really hits me with sunshine.
I enjoyed the structure of the novel, each chapter felt like it's own story following the same character. I did find it slightly confusing when half-way through we switched from only following Jungmin to following multiple characters that she has met through the pottery workshop. I enjoyed that a lot but it felt slightly unstructured. The pacing was perfect for the cozy and healing read, slow and calm, I never felt rushed.
The characters were interesting to observe, and following through their journeys, specifically Jungmin's healing journey after facing burnout. I felt compassion and kindness towards all characters.
The overall plot was slow and simple, which reflects how life is, especially in contrast to Jungmin's old career, which resulted in burnout.
The pottery aspect of the novel was my favourite, the use of creativity as a healing power when going through a rough patch was inspiring. As a creative, I really enjoyed all the pottery descriptions, and how the pottery left the workshops as well.
This read was an enjoyable, healing read, I would recommend to anyone that has found peace in art, as well as anyone in general. This read felt like a warm hug during a cold winter storm.
[ARC netgally - comes out on Jan 30 2025 ]
I really enjoyed the translation, once again Korean litterature really hits me with sunshine.
I enjoyed the structure of the novel, each chapter felt like it's own story following the same character. I did find it slightly confusing when half-way through we switched from only following Jungmin to following multiple characters that she has met through the pottery workshop. I enjoyed that a lot but it felt slightly unstructured. The pacing was perfect for the cozy and healing read, slow and calm, I never felt rushed.
The characters were interesting to observe, and following through their journeys, specifically Jungmin's healing journey after facing burnout. I felt compassion and kindness towards all characters.
The overall plot was slow and simple, which reflects how life is, especially in contrast to Jungmin's old career, which resulted in burnout.
The pottery aspect of the novel was my favourite, the use of creativity as a healing power when going through a rough patch was inspiring. As a creative, I really enjoyed all the pottery descriptions, and how the pottery left the workshops as well.
This read was an enjoyable, healing read, I would recommend to anyone that has found peace in art, as well as anyone in general. This read felt like a warm hug during a cold winter storm.
[ARC netgally - comes out on Jan 30 2025 ]
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse