A review by vaticanskank
Human Acts by Han Kang
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this was a beautiful, difficult exploration of the trauma left by the gwangju uprising in korea. through a cast of linked characters, each in their own voices, the human story at the heart of a now-infamous political event unfolds.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Gun violence, Torture, Sexual violence, Rape, and Police brutality
Moderate: Blood, Vomit, and War
Minor: Suicide