A review by jcnstntn
The Cabinet by Un-su Kim

dark informative mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

2.75

I felt just fine about this book up until the ending. Really interesting premise! Thought I’d love this but alas…
magical realism in Korea but then it became a  thriller?!?! where the narrator is tortured for info and has his fingers and toes cut off!!
This book was let down by the narrator (unlikeable and a man), the writing style and ultimately the ending which left so much feeling incomplete (I assume on purpose)!! 
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