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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)!!
Graphic: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Torture, Blood, and Vomit