Menschenwerk by Han Kang

Menschenwerk

Han Kang with Ki-Hyang Lee (Translator)

222 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Ein Junge ist gestorben, und die Hinterbliebenen müssen weiterleben. Doch was ist ihnen ihr Leben noch wert? Han Kang beschreibt in ihrem neuen Roman, wie dehnbar die Grenzen menschlicher Leidensfähigkeit sind. Ein brennender Aufruf gegen jede Art...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,178 reviews

Moods

sad 86%
emotional 79%
dark 78%
reflective 57%
challenging 42%
informative 40%
tense 36%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 24%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 41% | Plot: 10% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | N/A: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 55% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 10%

Average rating

4.31

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