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A review by frasersimons
Lemon by Kwon Yeo-sun
4.0
I really liked this. Form meets function: a young girl is murdered and the story is told from the perspective of three girls, all unreliable, across many, many years. And in what people do not say is where the truth lies. This is perfect, considering that is also where the spectre of the girl killed now dwells. Existing solely as memories and invisibly influencing the people affected almost oppressively. But transparently. It feels almost haunting.
I’d have liked for it to have been a bit meatier. But otherwise don’t have any gripes, really. It’s dark, tense, opaque. Very evocative of the frustrations of the loved ones she is survived by. Again, the construction of the novel is satisfying, whereas the catharsis withheld and it’s communication of themes is near perfect.
I’d have liked for it to have been a bit meatier. But otherwise don’t have any gripes, really. It’s dark, tense, opaque. Very evocative of the frustrations of the loved ones she is survived by. Again, the construction of the novel is satisfying, whereas the catharsis withheld and it’s communication of themes is near perfect.