A review by katiedatie21
The Silence of Bones by June Hur 허주은

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Set in Joseon (Korea) in the 1800s, our young main character finds herself assisting in the murder investigation of a prominent Korean aristocrat. With each new clue and detail, the gravity and complexity of this case becomes apparent, and her relationship with the inspector is challenged, as more and more clues point to his involvement.

This novel was engaging and had me guessing the whole way through! While some twists were expected, others were not, and I truly had no idea who the killer could be til the very end. This book was both exciting and informative, as I also learned more about Korean society in the process. Overall this is a great novel for history and mystery lovers!
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