A review by stefan_lennemyr
Den vita boken by Anders Karlsson, Okkyoung Park, Han Kang

reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The big subject of loss is rendered in a minimalistic way. Short, slow bursts of thoughts. 
   I can imagine the language being pregnant and full of meaning in Korean (you can see remnants of it all over) but the translation and editorial work spoils the tension and grandeur.