A review by recorderkfk
The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-mo

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

It's a slow burn this book - ans all the better for it. Western adaptions of this trope, the old lady assassin have focused more on the assassin part, and less on the old lady. The brilliance of this book is it's elderly protagonist her reflections on life and Byeong-Mo's poignant reflections and comments on aging and society and relationships.
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