Whale: A masterpiece of modern Korean fiction by Cheon Myeong-kwan

Whale: A masterpiece of modern Korean fiction

Cheon Myeong-kwan

368 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction contemporary magical realism dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

A sweeping, multi-generational tale blending fable, farce, and fantasy–a masterpiece of modern fiction perfect for fans of One Hundred Years of Solitude.A woman sells her daughter to a passing beekeeper for two jars of honey. A baby weighing fifte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews

Moods

dark 65%
emotional 56%
mysterious 56%
reflective 52%
sad 47%
adventurous 43%
challenging 21%
informative 8%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 29%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 36%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 45% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

3.78

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