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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).
Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Blood, Police brutality, Dementia, Grief, Mass/school shootings, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Forced institutionalization, and Medical trauma
Minor: Vomit and Pregnancy