The Story of Hong Gildong by

The Story of Hong Gildong

with Minsoo Kang (Translator)

100 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction classics literary adventurous fast-paced
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A new, definitive translation of the quintessential Korean classic: the Robin Hood story of a magical boy who joins a group of robber bandits and becomes a king *Selected as a Best Book of the Year by NPR and The Washington Post* The Story of Hon...

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Community Reviews

3.4
based on 262 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 89%

lighthearted: 24%

funny: 16%

informative: 16%

challenging: 8%

dark: 8%

inspiring: 8%

reflective: 8%

hopeful: 5%

mysterious: 5%

tense: 5%

emotional: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

69% of readers chose fast
15% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

43% of readers chose Plot
21% of readers chose A mix
34% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

14% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
36% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
61% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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