A review by milos_booknook
Lemon by Kwon Yeo-sun

dark mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

Do not expect this to be a murder mystery but rather a portrayal of grief and trauma through time. Despite its short length, the novel is filled with social critiques of contemporary Korea, highlighting the inequality, corruption and sexism issues. 
 
The writing is quite plain for my taste and I feel that the characters were not developed thoroughly. Many of the phrases and descriptions seem a bit cliché and antiquated. 
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