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padancer's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Minor: Death of parent and War
eve81's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Death of parent
Minor: War
electrachet's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
This was beautiful, lyrical, moving. My favorite piece of this book: "There are certain memories that remain inviolate to the ravages of time. And to those of suffering. It is not true that everything is colored by time and suffering. It is not true that they bring everything to ruin."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Child death and Miscarriage
Minor: Death and Death of parent
nniee's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and War
loxeletters's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
It took me decidedly too long to understand what the book is doing, with its structure etc. I think I really need to reread it with new, "kneoning" eyes from the start to get the full impact.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death
iidumarie's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Death, Miscarriage, and Grief
snowysreads's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
HOLY SHIRTBALLS! this book is incredible!!
this book is a hauntingly, compelling exploration of grief, loss, and the power of memory. the narrative is almost lyrical and meditative which allows us to navigate the landscapes of south korea and dives into the depths of the human psyche.
of course, one main point of this book is WHITE. kang manages to explore symbolism ranging from innocence, purity, mourning, and absence. the prose is poetic and very accessible.
this book leaves a lasting impression, allowing readers to contemplate white objects and our own moments in our lives.
it's a slow-paced book, focusing on diverse, complicated characters. however, it's also a rollercoaster of emotions; from sorrow and pain to moments of beauty and redemption. there is a real sense of humanity and it resonates with us throughout the entire book.
i will say that you SHOULD read this book but be aware that you will spend a great deal after contemplating every. single. thing from your life. completely worth it though
can't wait to read more from kang.
this book is a hauntingly, compelling exploration of grief, loss, and the power of memory. the narrative is almost lyrical and meditative which allows us to navigate the landscapes of south korea and dives into the depths of the human psyche.
of course, one main point of this book is WHITE. kang manages to explore symbolism ranging from innocence, purity, mourning, and absence. the prose is poetic and very accessible.
this book leaves a lasting impression, allowing readers to contemplate white objects and our own moments in our lives.
it's a slow-paced book, focusing on diverse, complicated characters. however, it's also a rollercoaster of emotions; from sorrow and pain to moments of beauty and redemption. there is a real sense of humanity and it resonates with us throughout the entire book.
i will say that you SHOULD read this book but be aware that you will spend a great deal after contemplating every. single. thing from your life. completely worth it though
can't wait to read more from kang.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Grief
spec_tacles's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
This was a beautiful, lyrical exploration of grief, mourning, and the way that colour as a symbol can help us make sense of the world. Of the handful of books centering on colour that I’ve read, I think The White Book does this best.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Child death and Death
tangerinejellies's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Grief, and War
gesalauren's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Death