A review by merle98
Unmöglicher Abschied by Han Kang

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

a good friend said "may we continue to read many strange and depressing books in 2025" and I think this was a strong start.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Abandonment, War