A review by jmyodafriend
The Old Woman with the Knife by Gu Byeong-mo

dark emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

Although definitely not my usual cup of tea, I thought this was a compelling story with a unique voice. I found the writer's style somewhat awkward at first - perhaps this was more an effect of the translation?  - but as I got more involved in the story and the old woman's narrative, it all seemed to flow more naturally. Some shocking revelations and genuinely emotional moments elevated this above what I expected to be just the gory life story of an assassin.
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