User Profile

@bookstodon This was a nice book to read, a reflection on acceptance and family bonds. I find the characters are a bit flat, but the stories are interesting.

@bookstodon This was a nice book to read, a reflection on acceptance and family bonds. I find the characters are a bit flat, but the stories are interesting.

Interesting passages and a good female character, but far too long and with too many detailed descriptions about miniatures and the philosophy behind them... I didn't get to the end.

This is a family saga that follows a Korean family in Japan from before the WWII to the present day. The writing is simple, easy to read and interesting. Overall a good book, enlightening.

I've enjoyed it. A little slow and dry at times but the ending makes sense of everything. Do not expect a spy story.

I have read a few of Adele Parks' books and I love her style so I was more than happy to receive an ARC. This is a psychological thriller but with a different structure to those where the detective is personally involved in the mystery. Every character is well rounded, more so the women but it makes sense in the scheme of the book. The writing is fluid and always interesting as usual. I loved the feminist observations and the contrast between Leigh's and Kai's life. The ending did surprise me, I was expecting another chapter before the end. Overall a great book that I highly recommend!