Review of The Vanished
Posted: 29 Sep 2022, 06:07
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Vanished" by Pejay Bradley.]
Pejay Bradley is the author of the historical book The Vanished. It focuses on the time when Japan and Korea signed a treaty and its effects on Korea. A pact devised by Japan in 1910 sought to destroy the 5000-year-old civilization of Korea. While some people were compelled to sign the treaty and others strongly refused to sign it, like Prince Aansoon, some people murdered themselves because they didn't want to see their country disappear.
Lady Sougyon, the protagonist of the novel, is the daughter of Prince Aansoon, the King's cousin. Her son, who was also her firstborn, had just been delivered. She kept thinking about how he was born. Lady Sougyon was concerned for his future prosperity and health as a son. Because his grandfather was a wealthy guy, Embon grew up in a privileged family. His estranged father, who only visited his home to collect money to settle his debts, was missed. Embon experiences numerous setbacks as a result of the Japan-Korea problem, and we are unsure of how he will manage to overcome them all. Learn more about Korean culture by reading this.
This captivating book, The Vanished, will draw you deeper and deeper into the narrative. Being a lifelong fan of historical fiction, I was immediately drawn to this book. Reading about Korean culture and how they dealt with their conflict with Japan was fascinating. It's depressing to observe how women have always been marginalized. The only people who have a right to an education are men and wealthy women. Given the era this novel is set in, the 1910s, I was quite startled to learn that Lady Sougyon reads the newspaper because it's uncommon for women to be that knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects.
Likewise, I appreciate the humorous addition. The novel's flow is altered as a result. Additionally, I appreciated how the author wrote from the perspectives of each character. We learn what each person is thinking.
But there's something I don't understand. It doesn't criticize the book. It has to do with the way the author inserts flashbacks into the action. Like the author's attempt to explain how the King acquired his daughter was inserted into Lady Sougyon's point of view. It occasionally can be perplexing. Other than that, I have no complaints about this book.
Having said that, this novel was really well-edited because I had a difficult time spotting any mistakes as I read. If not for the inclusion of certain gory battle scenes, it would have been suitable for all age groups because there were no sensual scenes and no swearing. Therefore, it is more advised for those with developed brains. It is also appropriate for readers who adore historical fiction. They will both enjoy and learn from this book. Given the aforementioned likes, I rate this 4 out of 4 stars.
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The Vanished
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Pejay Bradley is the author of the historical book The Vanished. It focuses on the time when Japan and Korea signed a treaty and its effects on Korea. A pact devised by Japan in 1910 sought to destroy the 5000-year-old civilization of Korea. While some people were compelled to sign the treaty and others strongly refused to sign it, like Prince Aansoon, some people murdered themselves because they didn't want to see their country disappear.
Lady Sougyon, the protagonist of the novel, is the daughter of Prince Aansoon, the King's cousin. Her son, who was also her firstborn, had just been delivered. She kept thinking about how he was born. Lady Sougyon was concerned for his future prosperity and health as a son. Because his grandfather was a wealthy guy, Embon grew up in a privileged family. His estranged father, who only visited his home to collect money to settle his debts, was missed. Embon experiences numerous setbacks as a result of the Japan-Korea problem, and we are unsure of how he will manage to overcome them all. Learn more about Korean culture by reading this.
This captivating book, The Vanished, will draw you deeper and deeper into the narrative. Being a lifelong fan of historical fiction, I was immediately drawn to this book. Reading about Korean culture and how they dealt with their conflict with Japan was fascinating. It's depressing to observe how women have always been marginalized. The only people who have a right to an education are men and wealthy women. Given the era this novel is set in, the 1910s, I was quite startled to learn that Lady Sougyon reads the newspaper because it's uncommon for women to be that knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects.
Likewise, I appreciate the humorous addition. The novel's flow is altered as a result. Additionally, I appreciated how the author wrote from the perspectives of each character. We learn what each person is thinking.
But there's something I don't understand. It doesn't criticize the book. It has to do with the way the author inserts flashbacks into the action. Like the author's attempt to explain how the King acquired his daughter was inserted into Lady Sougyon's point of view. It occasionally can be perplexing. Other than that, I have no complaints about this book.
Having said that, this novel was really well-edited because I had a difficult time spotting any mistakes as I read. If not for the inclusion of certain gory battle scenes, it would have been suitable for all age groups because there were no sensual scenes and no swearing. Therefore, it is more advised for those with developed brains. It is also appropriate for readers who adore historical fiction. They will both enjoy and learn from this book. Given the aforementioned likes, I rate this 4 out of 4 stars.
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The Vanished
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon