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A review by nachoaveragebooklover
Just the Two of Us by Ryu Hyang
2.0
When I read the premise of this book, I was excited about it because it sounded like exactly my type of read.
After reading it, I am not quite sure if there were things that might've gone lost in translation (the way some words were translated just didn't make sense in English or western culture) or if I'm just too unfamiliar with Korean culture.
I just felt like there was a thread missing throughout this book. I never knew where it was going and when I was done with it I still wasn't quite sure what happened. I also didn't realize there was a sequel coming so I didn't love the cliffhanger.
It all felt like it was happening on one note. It all felt like it all had the same level of excitement and drama no matter what was happening and I couldn't find myself connecting with any of the characters.
I just can't tell if this book is simply not for me or something has gotten lost during translation or isn't relatable for western audiences.
After reading it, I am not quite sure if there were things that might've gone lost in translation (the way some words were translated just didn't make sense in English or western culture) or if I'm just too unfamiliar with Korean culture.
I just felt like there was a thread missing throughout this book. I never knew where it was going and when I was done with it I still wasn't quite sure what happened. I also didn't realize there was a sequel coming so I didn't love the cliffhanger.
It all felt like it was happening on one note. It all felt like it all had the same level of excitement and drama no matter what was happening and I couldn't find myself connecting with any of the characters.
I just can't tell if this book is simply not for me or something has gotten lost during translation or isn't relatable for western audiences.