A review by fazryzafatyn
Please Look After Mother by Kyung-sook Shin

emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

As expected from Kyung-Sook Shin, the quality is excellent. I didn’t expect it to use a ‘you’ narrative as the first person, which is very unique and something I really like. However, at times, I get a bit confused about who the narrator is, as it tends to mix perspectives. I love how each family member has their own story with the mother and how they express their longing for her. Compared to I Went To See My Father, I find it less sad, and it doesn’t focus as much on the mother herself but rather on the people around her. I also love the similarities in the plot, which make me think it could be about the same family, though there are some differences as well.