Nowhere to Be Found by Bae Suah

Nowhere to Be Found

Bae Suah with Sora Kim-Russell (Translator)

108 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction literary challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Nominated for the PEN Translation Prize and the Best Translated Book AwardA nameless narrator passes through her life, searching for meaning and connection in experiences she barely feels. For her, time and identity blur, and all action is reactio...

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Community Reviews Summary of 258 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
sad 55%
dark 50%
mysterious 50%
emotional 30%
challenging 27%
tense 20%
lighthearted 5%
funny 2%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 31%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 97% | A mix: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.43

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