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A review by thatweirdbookgirlie
We Do Not Part by Han Kang
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
What is a dream and what is reality? It can sometimes be hard to tell. This book takes a fictitious look at a real event, the Jeju massacre, and how it affected different generations of a family. There's definitely some poetic storytelling in this book, but at times it became disjointed and hard to follow (which may be a personal problem). The best part of the book for me was Kyungha's journey through the snowstorm which had such amazing imagery. Overall a book worth reading.
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House for a copy in advance of the translated copy's publication.
Thanks to Netgalley and Random House for a copy in advance of the translated copy's publication.