A review by takecoverbooks
We Do Not Part by Han Kang

challenging dark reflective 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? Yes

3.5

We Do Not Part is a difficult book. It’s a story about dreams, about trauma, about family, and most of all about powerlessness. Kahn’s choice to structure the book as a stream-of-consciousness ghost story is unique and compelling, but certainly alienating at times. It’s definitely worth checking out, even if I already feel like I’ll need to read it again soon (and not in a joyful way).

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