Umma's Table by Yeon-Sik Hong

Umma's Table

Yeon-Sik Hong with Janet Hong (Translator)

fiction autobiography graphic novel emotional medium-paced

360 pages | first published 2015

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The joy of food and tradition unites a family faltering in the face of illness and loss Madang is an artist and new father who moves to a quiet home in the countryside with his wife and young baby, excited to build a new life full of hope and joy,...
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Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
reflective 82%
sad 70%
hopeful 17%
funny 11%
adventurous 5%
dark 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 23%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 71% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | N/A: 28% | No: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

4.19

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