lizzie_r's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Vomit, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Medical content, Terminal illness, and Abandonment
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25
reading untold night and day, it's apparent that bae is a capable writer. my issue w/ this book, however, is its much too overt focus on themes and style at the cost of the story.
the dreamlike nature and constant overlaps that are continuously revealed throughout the course of the book make for an interesting - albeit at times confusing - read, and it certainly feels like a mystery novel. after reading the translator's note, i also appreciate the book and bae's choices more, esp in regards to the themes.
nevertheless, i think the aforementioned comes at the expense of the story itself. the pace meanders along, and a novel i initially expected to finish in a day ended up taking a whole week. for those who dont mind a book very focused on themes and style, they might enjoy this, but as a reader who wants at least some semblance of a story and emotional impact in my reading experience, im unfortunately not one of them.
the dreamlike nature and constant overlaps that are continuously revealed throughout the course of the book make for an interesting - albeit at times confusing - read, and it certainly feels like a mystery novel. after reading the translator's note, i also appreciate the book and bae's choices more, esp in regards to the themes.
nevertheless, i think the aforementioned comes at the expense of the story itself. the pace meanders along, and a novel i initially expected to finish in a day ended up taking a whole week. for those who dont mind a book very focused on themes and style, they might enjoy this, but as a reader who wants at least some semblance of a story and emotional impact in my reading experience, im unfortunately not one of them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Abandonment
linguaphile412's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity and Abandonment
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