The Story of Hong Gildong by

The Story of Hong Gildong

with Minsoo Kang (Translator)

128 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction classics literary adventurous fast-paced

Description

A new, definitive translation of the quintessential Korean classic: the Robin Hood story of a magical boy who joins a group of robber bandits and becomes a king *Selected as a Best Book of the Year by NPR and The Washington Post* The Story of Ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 121 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
lighthearted 38%
informative 23%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
reflective 15%
tense 15%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
funny 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | Plot: 33% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 30% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 62% | Yes: 37%

Average rating

3.36

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