Review of The Vanished
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Review of The Vanished
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Vanished" by Pejay Bradley.]
A lot has been happening in the land of Korea. Despite the efforts of the citizens to act normal and keep up with their lifestyle, the issue of gaining freedom from their masters, the Japanese, keeps lingering around, disturbing the peace of the land.
The Japanese succeeded in a takeover of the Korean land. They changed the laws in the Korean constitution to suit their interest. This idea was not received well by the majority of the Koreans, including the Korean King, King Gojong. The Koreans needed to act fast to attain their independence. What plan did the Koreans have in mind to end the ruthless governorship of the Japanese? Did they succeed? Grab a copy and find out more.
I did not like the arranged marriage practiced by the Koreans, as depicted in the book, because they did not serve the interest of both partners. It sounded like a blind selection not based on facts behind finding the ideal mate. The idea of putting a lot of pressure on the woman to sire a son in the family is not good. All children are a blessing. Nobody can dictate the gender of the child to be born to the family.
I liked the love that Prince Aansoon, Korean Prince, showed to his daughter, Lady Sougyon. He did not raise her in the traditions of the Korean culture. He taught her to become someone who can express herself freely on any topic. And there are other acts of care he ensured her daughter enjoyed growing up. Embon was Lady Sougyon’s son. I liked his outstanding qualities like intelligence. The bond of love that Embon and his mom shared was also incredible. Moreover, some Korean cultures were quite interesting, especially their deep-rooted ideology of clan names.
The book has three parts. Part one describes the events at King Gojong's palace. It introduces the characters residing at and near the king's palace, shedding light on Korean history and the then-current political affairs. Part two discusses in detail the state of the Korean government, the power status of King Gojong, and the attempt of some Koreans to overthrow the Japanese government. Part three highlights the life experience of Embon and his mum.
The Vanished: A Novel by Pejay Bradley is a historical fiction book that presents an educational story about the Koreans. It has an incredible writing style. The narration is voiced from the first and third-person points of view in a descriptive and conversational tone. I did not find numerous grammatical errors. It is not a religious book. There were no profanities in the narration, but I detected some gruesome scenes. So if such scenes are not of your interest, I suggest you skip the book. There is a lot to learn from the book about marriage, power, and family. I award the book 4 out of 4 stars.
I recommend the book to readers who enjoy historical fiction books with a superficial touch of politics. If politics is not your cup of tea, please skip the book.
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The Vanished
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A lot has been happening in the land of Korea. Despite the efforts of the citizens to act normal and keep up with their lifestyle, the issue of gaining freedom from their masters, the Japanese, keeps lingering around, disturbing the peace of the land.
The Japanese succeeded in a takeover of the Korean land. They changed the laws in the Korean constitution to suit their interest. This idea was not received well by the majority of the Koreans, including the Korean King, King Gojong. The Koreans needed to act fast to attain their independence. What plan did the Koreans have in mind to end the ruthless governorship of the Japanese? Did they succeed? Grab a copy and find out more.
I did not like the arranged marriage practiced by the Koreans, as depicted in the book, because they did not serve the interest of both partners. It sounded like a blind selection not based on facts behind finding the ideal mate. The idea of putting a lot of pressure on the woman to sire a son in the family is not good. All children are a blessing. Nobody can dictate the gender of the child to be born to the family.
I liked the love that Prince Aansoon, Korean Prince, showed to his daughter, Lady Sougyon. He did not raise her in the traditions of the Korean culture. He taught her to become someone who can express herself freely on any topic. And there are other acts of care he ensured her daughter enjoyed growing up. Embon was Lady Sougyon’s son. I liked his outstanding qualities like intelligence. The bond of love that Embon and his mom shared was also incredible. Moreover, some Korean cultures were quite interesting, especially their deep-rooted ideology of clan names.
The book has three parts. Part one describes the events at King Gojong's palace. It introduces the characters residing at and near the king's palace, shedding light on Korean history and the then-current political affairs. Part two discusses in detail the state of the Korean government, the power status of King Gojong, and the attempt of some Koreans to overthrow the Japanese government. Part three highlights the life experience of Embon and his mum.
The Vanished: A Novel by Pejay Bradley is a historical fiction book that presents an educational story about the Koreans. It has an incredible writing style. The narration is voiced from the first and third-person points of view in a descriptive and conversational tone. I did not find numerous grammatical errors. It is not a religious book. There were no profanities in the narration, but I detected some gruesome scenes. So if such scenes are not of your interest, I suggest you skip the book. There is a lot to learn from the book about marriage, power, and family. I award the book 4 out of 4 stars.
I recommend the book to readers who enjoy historical fiction books with a superficial touch of politics. If politics is not your cup of tea, please skip the book.
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The Vanished
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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