A review by suzanna_m
We Do Not Part by Han Kang

dark informative reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

An ethereal and atmospheric fever dream that reminds us not to forget our past by connecting a modern female friendship with two massacres on South Korea. Kang is a phenomenal writer, her prose is immaculate - I could feel the Jeju snowstorm with all my senses. My only issue was sometimes the past and present links didn't full land, but I realized I didn't really care, I was enjoying the writing so much.