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nolan222's review
3.0
Some of the most painfully "adapted into a screenplay" writing I've ever read but there are some nice parts
gzflalala's review
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Justice doesn’t always prevail in the face of politics, power, money etc. I like that the ending is realistic, regardless of how unjust I felt for the kids.
It was very disturbing to read about the atrocities committed by the very people whose were supposed to take care of and protect the children with disabilities. They are supposed be the ones that the children will reply on and trust the most. Adapted from the real life case of the Gwangju Inwha School for the hearing impaired.
It was very disturbing to read about the atrocities committed by the very people whose were supposed to take care of and protect the children with disabilities. They are supposed be the ones that the children will reply on and trust the most. Adapted from the real life case of the Gwangju Inwha School for the hearing impaired.
cigsoutthewindow's review
The Gwangju Inhwa school case is actually one of the most horrifying cases I've ever come across I'm so overwhelmed every time I hear any information about it, truly sad how there are people out there inflicting mental and physical pain on the most vulnerable section of our society, being disabled people. I may not be the most religious person out there but this had me thinking if hell does exist I hope these men are in the deepest pits of it.
What makes it so hard to read is the hideous crimes committed by these men and how we're rooting for the kids and the ones fighting for their justice. As disappointing as the ending was I can't get mad at it since that's how it goes sometimes, people with power and money can never be punished. It's infuriating to see the lack of a proper punishment for these men, and I hope the victims are at peace and truly get the justice they deserve.
What makes it so hard to read is the hideous crimes committed by these men and how we're rooting for the kids and the ones fighting for their justice. As disappointing as the ending was I can't get mad at it since that's how it goes sometimes, people with power and money can never be punished. It's infuriating to see the lack of a proper punishment for these men, and I hope the victims are at peace and truly get the justice they deserve.
luvlydisz's review
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault
rendezvousrei's review
challenging
dark
emotional
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
dylaskye's review
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
sisa_moyo's review
A strong and powerful book on a dark and twisted moment in South Korean history, that the author novelises with delicacy and kindness yet still maintaining the gruesomeness and pain of it all.
It is eerie and as you read it you too feel consumed and clouded by the mist and fog, bogged down and increasing tight in the chest with each page.
Kang, a failed businessman, lands a job as a teacher at a school for deaf-mute children. Here, he discovers a painful and disturbing secret between the children and the teachers.
I am yet to watch the movie adaption called “Silenced”.
It is eerie and as you read it you too feel consumed and clouded by the mist and fog, bogged down and increasing tight in the chest with each page.
Kang, a failed businessman, lands a job as a teacher at a school for deaf-mute children. Here, he discovers a painful and disturbing secret between the children and the teachers.
I am yet to watch the movie adaption called “Silenced”.
naddie_reads's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Sexual assault, Child death, Rape, Child abuse, Pedophilia, and Ableism
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