A review by freddie
In the Pond by Ha Jin

3.0

A story about a person's struggle against individuals who bully with their powers. The narrative is presented as a comedy of some sort, which I think slightly diminishes the emotional stake in the story, but maybe I feel that way because I'm just in a dramatic mood right now. Shao Bin is an underdog character to root for, even when his character flaws (pride and tactlessness) are infuriating.