The Hole by Pyun Hye-young

The Hole

Pyun Hye-young with Tim Campbell (Narrator)

4 hours, 19 minutes • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

In this tense, gripping novel by a star of Korean literature, Oghi wakes from a coma after causing a devastating car accident that took his wife's life and left him paralyzed and badly disfigured. His caretaker is his mother-in-law, a widow grievi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,255 reviews

Moods

dark 94%
tense 66%
mysterious 50%
reflective 29%
sad 29%
emotional 26%
challenging 19%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 32%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 67% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 11% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.35

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