The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-mo

The Old Woman with the Knife

Gu Byeong-mo

288 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

A whip-smart, taut and compelling novel about a 60-something female assassin navigating the vulnerabilities posed by her ageing body, and a meditation on loss and loneliness

Community Reviews Summary of 635 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 50%
tense 49%
adventurous 39%
reflective 34%
sad 23%
emotional 20%
challenging 11%
funny 9%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 43% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 49% | No: 28% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.59

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