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A review by ghada_mohammed
49 Days by Agnes Lee
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
An exploration of life, all that makes one's own fulfilling, and what comes after, through the lens of Bardo, the state between life and rebirth where a person's soul travels for 49 days before it can move on to the next life in Buddist tradition.
Equally heartbreaking and bittersweet, 49 days is a story about family, grief, and all of the little things that make one's life worth living. It celebrates Korean culture even while it subtly touches on the frustration of being percieved as different. I loved how grief was portrayed in this book: it was subtle and unpredictable, sneaking in on the characters instead of being the narrative's dominant theme. I also loved how, while 49 days is mainly about death and grief, the author had managed to keep the overall atmosphere casual, even lighthearted every now and then.
Thank you Netgalley for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Equally heartbreaking and bittersweet, 49 days is a story about family, grief, and all of the little things that make one's life worth living. It celebrates Korean culture even while it subtly touches on the frustration of being percieved as different. I loved how grief was portrayed in this book: it was subtle and unpredictable, sneaking in on the characters instead of being the narrative's dominant theme. I also loved how, while 49 days is mainly about death and grief, the author had managed to keep the overall atmosphere casual, even lighthearted every now and then.
Thank you Netgalley for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.