A review by seasized
Human Acts by Han Kang

dark emotional hopeful informative sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

i didn't really understand, not entirely, the impact of genocide & state sponsored violence until i read this. i was aware of it, i've had a few bad weeks when things got bad in my country but i eventually moved on, with a sense of guilt for doing so. but this book keeps the people at the forefront and makes us confront these human acts and how vastly it effects so many people over so many decades... its depressing but necessary. excellent writing that refuses make this sensational and treats it's characters with utmost compassion. it was a very hard read but i want to reread it someday to experience the writing when i'm familiar with the story.
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