A review by lottieroddis
Whale: A masterpiece of modern Korean fiction by Cheon Myeong-kwan

adventurous challenging emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

staggering masterpiece. a mix of dickens, zadie smith and 100 years of solitude, with a sprinkling of pachinko, the whale is pure magic.