I will start this out by saying that I do not normally finish stories, tv shows, or most forms of media I consume, and this is one I could not put down. I debated about just how high I was going to rate it, and in the end decided to give it the full score. Is it a perfect story? Of course not, but it made me feel things I don't normally and made me connect to the characters in ways I did not think I would. This was not the type of story I usually read, and I'm glad I checked it out.
As for the 'elements' of story, here are my spoiler free thoughts:
Plot: This is a Character driven story first and foremost, so the Plot is the aspect the author dedicated the least amount of detail to. I'm completely fine with this, as I prefer character driven works and am not really good with following complicated plot lines anyway.
Characters: There are two POV characters in the story, and they are of course the main focus. They are well fleshed out and their struggles really impacted me. I did not expect to be brought to tears, but this happened to me more then once. I absolutely loved how things ended for our two leads. The support cast do their jobs well, though I do wish they had been fleshed out a bit more. Still, they are all likable or at least entertaining if they're not supposed to be sympathetic.
Setting: I have not watched many Korean dramas or movies, so the setting of Seoul was a very big departure from what I'm used to. Very different then what things are like in the U.S. I enjoyed this very much.
Theme: If there is a Central Theme, it's Family. The characters think about their family constantly, even while not directly interacting with them.
Ending: No spoilers, but as stated earlier, I adored the ending of this story. I was genuinely touched and brought to tears at how things are resolved. I am very curious to see how this series continues.
Overall, an excellent first story from an up and coming author. Can't wait to see what she writes next!
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Unique tale!
Such a unique story! When I was younger, I always searched for Kumiho/Kitsune myth stories but rarely found any so when this first was announced, I knew I was going to read it immediately. I finished it via Audible in one sitting & then I bought a copy for my physical library because I loved it so much! Definitely grab a copy if you’re into this folklore!
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Alice
Une lecture très plaisante
Reviewed in France on October 23, 2023
Alice
Reviewed in France on October 23, 2023
J'ai beaucoup aimé l'ambiance de ce roman. J'ai souvent lu que c'était comme regarder un drama, et c'est vrai que ça ferait une bonne base pour une adaptation. On est plongé au coeur de la Corée, de sa culture et de son folklore et ça, évidemment, ça ne pouvait que me séduire. L'autrice emploie d'ailleurs un grand nombre de mots coréens, ce qui ajoute à l'ambiance mais j'imagine quand même que cela doit rendre la lecture un peu ardue si on n'est pas déjà habitué. Je n'ai pas été gênée par le fait qu'il s'agissent d'adolescents non plus, alors que ces derniers temps je me suis rendue compte que j'accrochais de moins en moins à ce genre d'histoires, parce qu'ils ont quand même des problèmes bien plus graves que de savoir s'ils se plaisent l'un à l'autre. D'ailleurs j'ai apprécié tous les différents personnages, les principaux comme les secondaires, ainsi que les thèmes abordés, surtout autour de la famille. Et attention, ce n'est pas si léger que ça pourrait en avoir l'air.
J'ai cru que ça allait être un coup de coeur, et puis il y a eu les quelques dernières pages. Ce n'est pas mauvais mais j'ai trouvé ça très confus déjà, et un peu décevant au niveau de l'intrigue. Ça ne m'empêchera pas pour autant de lire la suite.
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