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A review by thewordsdevourer
The White Book by Han Kang
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
a sparse, reflective and quiet collection, the white book, as its title suggests, mulls on various white things, some unconventional or unexpected.
the poems invite the reader to be aware of life's commonalities and small things, and the story abt the author's deceased sister is particularly memorable.
the same, however, cant be said abt many of the others, and their unrelenting quiet and contemplativeness doesnt rly evoke any other emotions fro me while reading, while also requiring the reader to be in a particular headspace to fully enjoy or appreciate this book. it should be a good read if one is though.
the poems invite the reader to be aware of life's commonalities and small things, and the story abt the author's deceased sister is particularly memorable.
the same, however, cant be said abt many of the others, and their unrelenting quiet and contemplativeness doesnt rly evoke any other emotions fro me while reading, while also requiring the reader to be in a particular headspace to fully enjoy or appreciate this book. it should be a good read if one is though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Death and Pregnancy