A review by electrachet
The Good Son by You-Jeong Jeong

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

- Gripping & haunting narrative w/ an unreliable narrator, explores themes like mental health and the catastrophic consequences of decisions made
- Follows main character Yu Jin through past and present events, gradually revealing his character and motivations as well as the characters and motivations of the closest people around him (his family)
- Author's focus on human nature's darker aspects is compelling and disturbing
- Plot is slow but the book is very immersive and reads quickly
- I like how the story challenged my initial perceptions of the characters, especially Yu Jin, transforming a seemingly victimized character into a deeply flawed and very dangerous person
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