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A review by gayathiri_rajendran
At Dusk by Hwang Sok-yong
4.0
At Dusk by Hwang Sok Yong is a bittersweet story about the modernization of architecture in Korea and how it has a profound impact on human characteristics. The story is narrated through two characters, Park Minwoo and Jung Woohee. Woohee's part of the story held more flavor than Minwoo's. The prose is relatively simple but it packs a punch.
At Dusk is a quiet but subtle read. The author puts forth some thoughts such as being successful does not necessarily bring happiness to one's mind. The two narratives converge at the end and we are left to reflect on the society. A sad but beautiful read I ultimately enjoyed.
At Dusk is a quiet but subtle read. The author puts forth some thoughts such as being successful does not necessarily bring happiness to one's mind. The two narratives converge at the end and we are left to reflect on the society. A sad but beautiful read I ultimately enjoyed.