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Review by Maurine -- The Vanished by Pejay Bradley
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Vanished" by Pejay Bradley.]
(I)The Vanished (/I)by Pejay Bradley is a novel based on the politics of various nations centering on Korea, which is taken under the control of Japan against their own will.
The Vanished tells a story about the struggles of the Korean nation for independence from Japan who has taken it captive. It tells the story of a mother who struggles to raise his son Embon amidst many difficulties, majorly attributed to the husband's absence and greed for money. The book talks about the traditions and customs in a patriarchal society in which arranged marriages are the norm. In a monarchial system, the King tries to resist invasion by other nations into Korea, but the Japanese influence and power are too great for them to resist, and the King reluctantly signs the treaty for the takeover. Lives are lost. Some Koreans became freedom fighters, others traitors. Everyone has a choice to make, which they do based on their different outlooks and perspectives. Embon, the grandson of a prince, is not left behind, and after the death of his closest friends, he becomes more passionate about the fight for independence. Like many, for instance, Mr. Koo's family can wait, and freedom comes first; Embon chooses the same path.
The book is inspiring in the way it brings out the struggles of life. The rich and the poor all have their share of struggles. Nations struggle for power, influence, and independence. Storms bring about the true nature of people, even nations. Some people become patriotic while others betray their own people and feeble ones emerge to be quite strong when faced with life-changing experiences. The applicability and resemblance of the book to personal as well as national struggles that are agreeably inevitable are what I loved most about the book. The book draws the reader in. One begins to question their gift of choice, and every choice bears with it a great burden. The outcomes as sometimes good, sometimes bad, and sometimes both accompanying with it both praise and criticism from onlookers. The book was professionally edited because I met no errors in the story.
This book will be preferred by young adults, enthusiasts of politics, parents, and anyone seeking different perspectives on personal struggles as well as national ones. Religious readers will also find this book quite intriguing.
Therefore, I rate this book(b) 4 out of 4 stars(/b). It is an engaging novel about the fascinating and terrifying experiences of Koreans in the fight for independence. It is a book that strengthens and inspires confidence.
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The Vanished
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(I)The Vanished (/I)by Pejay Bradley is a novel based on the politics of various nations centering on Korea, which is taken under the control of Japan against their own will.
The Vanished tells a story about the struggles of the Korean nation for independence from Japan who has taken it captive. It tells the story of a mother who struggles to raise his son Embon amidst many difficulties, majorly attributed to the husband's absence and greed for money. The book talks about the traditions and customs in a patriarchal society in which arranged marriages are the norm. In a monarchial system, the King tries to resist invasion by other nations into Korea, but the Japanese influence and power are too great for them to resist, and the King reluctantly signs the treaty for the takeover. Lives are lost. Some Koreans became freedom fighters, others traitors. Everyone has a choice to make, which they do based on their different outlooks and perspectives. Embon, the grandson of a prince, is not left behind, and after the death of his closest friends, he becomes more passionate about the fight for independence. Like many, for instance, Mr. Koo's family can wait, and freedom comes first; Embon chooses the same path.
The book is inspiring in the way it brings out the struggles of life. The rich and the poor all have their share of struggles. Nations struggle for power, influence, and independence. Storms bring about the true nature of people, even nations. Some people become patriotic while others betray their own people and feeble ones emerge to be quite strong when faced with life-changing experiences. The applicability and resemblance of the book to personal as well as national struggles that are agreeably inevitable are what I loved most about the book. The book draws the reader in. One begins to question their gift of choice, and every choice bears with it a great burden. The outcomes as sometimes good, sometimes bad, and sometimes both accompanying with it both praise and criticism from onlookers. The book was professionally edited because I met no errors in the story.
This book will be preferred by young adults, enthusiasts of politics, parents, and anyone seeking different perspectives on personal struggles as well as national ones. Religious readers will also find this book quite intriguing.
Therefore, I rate this book(b) 4 out of 4 stars(/b). It is an engaging novel about the fascinating and terrifying experiences of Koreans in the fight for independence. It is a book that strengthens and inspires confidence.
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The Vanished
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