Official Review: The Vanished by Pejay Bradley

inaramid · Post by **inaramid** » 18 Dec 2020, 23:46

kalgaonkarsnehal wrote: ↑16 Dec 2020, 12:05 This sounds like a great book to read. Thank you for such a detailed review. Have you read Min Jin Lee's Pachinko? Did you find any similarities? Both the books seem to have stories set at the time of Japanese invasion and eventual freedom from Japanese. The delicate relationship between Koreans and Japanese and stories span across many generations. I will be intrigued to know your view on how did it compare with Pachinko?

I have not read Pachinko, but it's now on my TBR list! It's certainly set in the same era, based on Pachinko's book description, and it seems to touch on the same themes as well. Thank you for the recommendation!

Mohammad_Iqbal · Post by **Mohammad_Iqbal** » 25 Dec 2020, 01:16

Historic drama is always my choice of interest. This might increase my understanding on the cultural difference of people.

dorcas_amofa · Post by **dorcas_amofa** » 29 Dec 2020, 02:13

KristyKhem wrote: ↑04 Jul 2019, 14:37 This seems like an insightful book. It reminds me of historical Korean drama TV series, most of which have abrupt, unpredictable endings and are deeply rooted in the history and politics of the era they are set in. I love Asian dramas and this one seems like a K-drama in a book form. It would be enjoyable for me. Thanks for the review! I'll check this one out.

Me too I really like k-drama and Asian dramas I am reading this book it's interesting since I'm so interested in Korean culture

Gabrielle Sigaki · Post by **Gabrielle Sigaki** » 01 Jan 2021, 05:22

A historical fiction book about Asia that caught my attention. Well developed and complex characters are also great in any novel. Even though there seem to be some issues that don't add anything to the narrative, I don't think it is a problem here. Thanks for the insightful review! Great job.

Amy+++ · Post by **Amy+++** » 01 Jan 2021, 08:00

This just isn't a historical fiction that I'm interested in reading. I'm more of a fan of romantic historical fiction.

Huini Hellen · Post by **Huini Hellen** » 01 Jan 2021, 08:00

I could not help but personally relate to there many times I unsuccessfully tried hiding my humble background, until I stopped after realizing the futility of such. Great review.

Maddie Atkinson · Post by **Maddie Atkinson** » 01 Jan 2021, 08:06

I rarely see or get to read historical books that are based in Eastern or Asian culture, they are usually very western, so this is a nice change for me. I very much look forward to reading it!

Fasmin · Post by **Fasmin** » 01 Jan 2021, 08:32

This story was so captivating. Getting to know the history of a nation while reading an amazing story that has much to offer other than history. I thought I would read this despite barely having time to focus on my academics right now. But the abrupt ending disappointed me. I wish the author had done a better job on that. Because that would have made this a must-read as much as I'm concerned.

Post by **Sushan Ekanayake** » 01 Jan 2021, 08:38

A nice historical fiction woven around Korean struggle for independence against Japan. Congratulations on being BOTD as well as BOTM. It is well deserved

SweetSeraphim · Post by **SweetSeraphim** » 01 Jan 2021, 08:44

Oh my! This sounds like a roller coaster of a read. I have always admired the part of Asian culture that focuses on respect and peace. Much like the Native American culture, the spiritual element is a lovely way of life. There is, however, the ugly side to all humanity. This brings to mind a non-fiction book I have seen many times in my library about the atrocities committed by the Japanese Empire during World War II. One, which I made the mistake of opening to a photograph page. Ugh! Whether it's Russia or Africa, the innocent people who are just trying to make a life get caught in the cross-fire.

Noelle770 · Post by **Noelle770** » 01 Jan 2021, 08:55

Historical fiction is such an excellent way to learn more about the world. I do tend to enjoy shifting points of view so I feel as though this is a book I would enjoy.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 01 Jan 2021, 08:56

This is an interesting historical novel highlighting the Korean people, culture, leadership, the struggle for independence, and patriotism. The book is free on Kindle Unlimited and has a well-written OnlineBookClub review. Congrats on the BOTD review.

Brenda Creech · Post by **Brenda Creech** » 01 Jan 2021, 08:57

I am in the process of reading the book now, and I do find it a little too slow-paced. I like the fact that it includes a history of Japan's occupation of Korea without going overboard with historical facts. However, I would love to see a bit more excitement in the narrative. Thanks for the excellent review!

LinetteTram · Post by **LinetteTram** » 01 Jan 2021, 09:03

I not interesse In asia historie and I know I will not read to the end and Doesn’t have interest to me

NetMassimo · Post by **NetMassimo** » 01 Jan 2021, 09:03

I'm not into historical fiction, but this novel seems interesting to have an idea about Korean history during the 20th century. Thank you for your great review!