Lemon: A Novel by Kwon Yeo-Sun

Lemon: A Novel

Kwon Yeo-Sun

176 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery thriller dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

In the summer of 2002, when Korea is abuzz over hosting the FIFA World Cup, nineteen-year-old Kim Hae-on is killed in what becomes known as the High School Beauty Murder. Two suspects quickly emerge: rich kid Shin Jeongjun, whose car Hae-on was la...

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Community Reviews Summary of 42 reviews

Moods

dark 71%
reflective 64%
mysterious 57%
sad 57%
emotional 28%
challenging 14%
tense 7%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 28%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.29

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