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cwg's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
4.0
Wonderful series of short stories—love them all, although “Shoko’s Smile” and “Hanji and Youngju” particularly touched me. I’m sure I would’ve taken away with more insight had I known more about Korea (including the Sinking of MV Sewol), especially within the stories which directly tackle those events, but the sentiments in each story are universal. Connecting every story is its expression of the human experience — love, hate, fear.
Eunyoung’s prose is…how do I say, distant yet expressive. There are moments where aren’t explained; people simply do. Other moments include narrated rationale, used to explain their or other characters’ feelings. Both imbue characters across all stories a dash of personality, leaving you understanding, if not empathetic, of their various plights.
I would recommend this book. They aren’t necessarily “happy” stories, but rather realistic. The prose was pleasant to read, and I found myself relaxed and simultaneously invested while reading.
Eunyoung’s prose is…how do I say, distant yet expressive. There are moments where aren’t explained; people simply do. Other moments include narrated rationale, used to explain their or other characters’ feelings. Both imbue characters across all stories a dash of personality, leaving you understanding, if not empathetic, of their various plights.
I would recommend this book. They aren’t necessarily “happy” stories, but rather realistic. The prose was pleasant to read, and I found myself relaxed and simultaneously invested while reading.
Content Warnings
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, and Suicidal thoughts
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emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Terminal illness, and Grief