A review by sarhslbr
Bluebeard's First Wife by Ha Seong-nan

dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

the review from brian evenson on the back of this book reads: “a master of the strange story. here, things almost happen, and the weight of their almost happening hangs over the narrative like a threat.” this is the truest review i have come across out of all the books i have read. it sums this book up perfectly . 

if i could describe this book in one word, it would be “unsettling”. this book is not frightening, or scary, or creepy, it is a peculiar collection of short stories that makes you aware of your surroundings and forces you to the edge of your seat. 

it’s good ,,, really .