A review by agmaynard
The Waiting by Keum Suk Gendry-Kim

emotional informative sad fast-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? Yes

4.0

Excellent! Translated by Janet Hong. Author also created beautiful and evocative illustrations in creating a fictional narrative based on the wrenching experiences of her mother and folks she'd interviewed. Their sorrow is life long.