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Review by FaithMO19 -- The Vanished by Pejay Bradley
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Vanished" by Pejay Bradley.]
After the March 1st movement against the Japanese rule in Korea, some independence activists set up an exiled government in Shangai to continue their fight for freedom from the Japanese. Several Korean youths joined the movement and helped out in any way they could. Some left their families behind, while others assisted from their homes. Among these brave youths are Kim Embon and some of his college friends. During this fight, several lives were lost, but the Korean spirit never died. Instead, the people fought harder for the lives of the brave souls that were lost.
The Vanished by Pejay Bradley is a historical fiction that recounts Korea's fight for independence from Japan. In this book, the author not only tells of the struggle for freedom but also sheds light on the culture and beliefs of Koreans. She gives details about the animosity between Korea and Japan and narrates the steps Koreans took to achieve independence.
My favorite thing about this book is that the author does not make it entirely about history. She properly exposes her audience to some Korean cultures and includes families from diverse backgrounds, thus giving readers an idea of what both settings are like. Before reading this book, I was unaware of the way traditional weddings are conducted in Korea. The woman has to bow to all her in-laws, no matter how many they are. Additionally, the bride is traditionally required to lay down her head throughout the ceremony; if she does these things, people assume her parents brought her up properly. The author also mentioned other Korean customs, but this intrigued me the most. I also admire the unity and fierce determination displayed by Koreans during their trying times. They repeatedly supported one other and looked out for one another; they distributed what they had among themselves and accommodated everyone as much as they could.
My favorite character is Mr. Koo Daesik. He is a passionate and patriotic Korean who sacrificed a lot for the movement. Although he had to leave his family behind, he did not mind doing so. He tirelessly worked, in conjunction with others, to ensure their voices were heard by the right people who could help them. He was one of the organizers of the March 1st movement, and he stealthily and wisely passed across his message to the Japanese.
I dislike nothing about this book, but it made me uncomfortable to know that male children were valued more in the past. Although this has nothing to do with the author since it's an indisputable historical fact, it makes me uncomfortable that people appreciated one gender more than the other. I did not observe up to ten errors, so I can reasonably conclude that it was adequately proofread by a professional. Profanities do not appear in this text, but because of the brutal killings and horrific violence, I do not recommend it to a younger audience.
The Vanished by Pejay Bradley serves to bring to our remembrance the memory of the slain heroes during the struggle for Korea's independence. While history does not account for all the lost lives, the author tries to do so with this excellently written book. I rate this book four out of four stars because it is enlightening and engaging. Because of its content, the memory of the vanished is brought back to celebrate them for their heroic acts. I heartily recommend it to history lovers and those who are curious about Korean culture.
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The Vanished
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After the March 1st movement against the Japanese rule in Korea, some independence activists set up an exiled government in Shangai to continue their fight for freedom from the Japanese. Several Korean youths joined the movement and helped out in any way they could. Some left their families behind, while others assisted from their homes. Among these brave youths are Kim Embon and some of his college friends. During this fight, several lives were lost, but the Korean spirit never died. Instead, the people fought harder for the lives of the brave souls that were lost.
The Vanished by Pejay Bradley is a historical fiction that recounts Korea's fight for independence from Japan. In this book, the author not only tells of the struggle for freedom but also sheds light on the culture and beliefs of Koreans. She gives details about the animosity between Korea and Japan and narrates the steps Koreans took to achieve independence.
My favorite thing about this book is that the author does not make it entirely about history. She properly exposes her audience to some Korean cultures and includes families from diverse backgrounds, thus giving readers an idea of what both settings are like. Before reading this book, I was unaware of the way traditional weddings are conducted in Korea. The woman has to bow to all her in-laws, no matter how many they are. Additionally, the bride is traditionally required to lay down her head throughout the ceremony; if she does these things, people assume her parents brought her up properly. The author also mentioned other Korean customs, but this intrigued me the most. I also admire the unity and fierce determination displayed by Koreans during their trying times. They repeatedly supported one other and looked out for one another; they distributed what they had among themselves and accommodated everyone as much as they could.
My favorite character is Mr. Koo Daesik. He is a passionate and patriotic Korean who sacrificed a lot for the movement. Although he had to leave his family behind, he did not mind doing so. He tirelessly worked, in conjunction with others, to ensure their voices were heard by the right people who could help them. He was one of the organizers of the March 1st movement, and he stealthily and wisely passed across his message to the Japanese.
I dislike nothing about this book, but it made me uncomfortable to know that male children were valued more in the past. Although this has nothing to do with the author since it's an indisputable historical fact, it makes me uncomfortable that people appreciated one gender more than the other. I did not observe up to ten errors, so I can reasonably conclude that it was adequately proofread by a professional. Profanities do not appear in this text, but because of the brutal killings and horrific violence, I do not recommend it to a younger audience.
The Vanished by Pejay Bradley serves to bring to our remembrance the memory of the slain heroes during the struggle for Korea's independence. While history does not account for all the lost lives, the author tries to do so with this excellently written book. I rate this book four out of four stars because it is enlightening and engaging. Because of its content, the memory of the vanished is brought back to celebrate them for their heroic acts. I heartily recommend it to history lovers and those who are curious about Korean culture.
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The Vanished
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