A review by 2treads
Small Gods of Calamity by Sam Kyung Yoo

dark sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

I quite enjoyed this horroresque story. Based in the cultural structure of Korea with focus on the spirit world, Gods of Small Calamity follows a police officer who is also gifted with seeing beyond the physical world into the realm of ghosts and other spirits. These spirits that Han-gil and his adoptive sister are tasked with exorcising are small yet malevolent and can cause a lot of death and loss. 

There is a focus on the vulnerability of our main character and those he holds close or keeps himself apelart from because of what he sees and does. I like stories that tackle the humanness of individuals and how they interact with memory and loss.