La espera by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim

256 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction graphic novel historical emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

The story begins with a mother's confession...sisters permanently separated by a border during the Korean WarKeum Suk Gendry-Kim was an adult when her mother revealed a family secret: She had been separated from her sister during the Korean War. I...

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Moods

emotional 87%
sad 83%
informative 52%
reflective 47%
dark 24%
challenging 23%
tense 9%
inspiring 5%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 37%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 17% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 7% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | Yes: 8%

Average rating

4.43

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