372 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781953861146
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Archipelago Books
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Description
Whale, set in a remote village in South Korea, follows the lives of three linked characters: Geumbok, an extremely ambitious woman who has been chasing an indescribable thrill ever since she first saw a whale crest in the ocean; her mute daughter,...
Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
emotional 49%
reflective 47%
challenging 44%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 38%
funny 17%
tense 17%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Character: 23% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, ViolenceModerate
Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismMinor
Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt
372 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781953861146
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Archipelago Books
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Description
Whale, set in a remote village in South Korea, follows the lives of three linked characters: Geumbok, an extremely ambitious woman who has been chasing an indescribable thrill ever since she first saw a whale crest in the ocean; her mute daughter,...
Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
emotional 49%
reflective 47%
challenging 44%
mysterious 42%
adventurous 38%
funny 17%
tense 17%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 64% | Character: 23% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 57% | No: 28% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | No: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Sexual assault, ViolenceModerate
Ableism, Adult/minor relationship, AlcoholismMinor
Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt