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A review by katiemack
Excavations by Hannah Michell
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
This book reminds me of Age of Vice with its take on corruption, greed, and the dark political underbelly and its reflection on trauma, but it also throws in some insights about motherhood that, as a new mom, I appreciated. I also enjoyed learning about some of the real-life historical events and politics of South Korea. The writing is awkward in places, and a couple of the twists are predictable (one or two genuinely surprised me, though), but the plot moves quickly and keeps the reader engaged as a result.
This book reminds me of Age of Vice with its take on corruption, greed, and the dark political underbelly and its reflection on trauma, but it also throws in some insights about motherhood that, as a new mom, I appreciated. I also enjoyed learning about some of the real-life historical events and politics of South Korea. The writing is awkward in places, and a couple of the twists are predictable (one or two genuinely surprised me, though), but the plot moves quickly and keeps the reader engaged as a result.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Death of parent
Moderate: Sexual assault