The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-mo

The Old Woman with the Knife

Gu Byeong-mo with Chi-Young Kim (Translator)

288 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction crime mystery adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Horn law is a sixty five year old female contract killer who is considering retirement. A fighter who has experienced loss and grief early on in life, she lives in a state of self imposed isolation, with just her dog, Deadweight, for company.While...

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Moods

dark 76%
mysterious 51%
tense 50%
adventurous 40%
reflective 35%
sad 23%
emotional 20%
challenging 11%
funny 8%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 23%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 44% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 26% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.61

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