Review by Godspraise Precious -- The Vanished

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 19 Jan 2021, 06:08

raluca_mihaila wrote: ↑17 Jan 2021, 09:34 I love books that educate so congratulations to the author for this accomplishment. I also enjoyed reading your review. Great job!

Thanks for reading through.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 19 Jan 2021, 06:09

Kevivas03 wrote: ↑17 Jan 2021, 11:52 A different storyline to my usual reads but the book sounds interesting from what I have read in your review. Keep up the good work.

Thanks.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 19 Jan 2021, 06:10

Phelicia Gloria wrote: ↑17 Jan 2021, 14:55 Am a good fun of historical novel I believe this will fit me,at least I'll learn about the history of Japan. Great review pal.

Thanks.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 19 Jan 2021, 06:11

NetMassimo wrote: ↑17 Jan 2021, 16:25 I might end up reading this novel even if historical fiction is not my thing because it can teach about a turbulent period of Korean history. Thank you for your great review!

You'll love it. Thanks.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 19 Jan 2021, 06:12

Kirsi_78 wrote: ↑18 Jan 2021, 02:56 I usually enjoy historical fiction, but somehow this book didn't seem particularly interesting to me. I sampled a few pages and felt that the pace of the story was rather slow and I doubted it could've kept me interested until the very end. Korean history is nevertheless interesting! Thanks for your insightful review.

It's alright. That's what makes the world colorful; individual differences. Thanks for reading through.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 19 Jan 2021, 06:13

Victoria Copsey wrote: ↑18 Jan 2021, 09:03 I have also read this book and learnt a lot from it, as it inspired me to do some research of my own. Your review definitely does it justice. Great review!

Thank you.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 19 Jan 2021, 06:14

kdstrack wrote: ↑18 Jan 2021, 11:12 Your previous knowledge of Korean history enriched this story for you. Your review shows how historical fiction can help us relate to what we already know and learn more about the culture. I agree with your comments about the undeveloped characters. Will there be a sequel? Great review!

You're right. Thanks for reading.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 19 Jan 2021, 06:15

Faithy_Star wrote: ↑18 Jan 2021, 14:52 I appreciate Korean culture, too. I'm certain I'll enjoy this book. Nice review.

Thanks for reading.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 19 Jan 2021, 06:16

kandscreeley wrote: ↑18 Jan 2021, 19:35 I don't think this is the book for me, but I appreciate that it was so well edited. Thanks for your thoughts.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 19 Jan 2021, 06:18

Manali_DC wrote: ↑19 Jan 2021, 01:12 I love Korean movies and series too- although I have never read a book set in Korea! It would be very interesting to read this one and the story seems intriguing. Thanks for a great review!

Yes. Thanks for reading

SunVixen · Post by **SunVixen** » 19 Jan 2021, 09:54

Look like very good-written and interesting book. Thank you for great review!

SamaylaM · Post by **SamaylaM** » 19 Jan 2021, 10:49

The poor development of a few characters certainly seems to outweigh the numerous positives you've mentioned. This historical fiction seems like a worthy read. Thanks for writing such a wonderfully thorough review!

Drianie · Post by **Drianie** » 19 Jan 2021, 18:11

I am currently reading The Vanished, and thus far, I've enjoyed it a great deal. I also like the Korean terms added in the story and think it is overall beautifully written. Your review was interesting to read. Thanks!

AvidBibliophile · Post by **AvidBibliophile** » 19 Jan 2021, 18:24

Embon and his mother were very interesting characters. While I’m not deeply familiar with Korean culture and some of the antiquated practices of the era, I found all of the historical details to be quite fascinating in this book. I’m pleased to hear you enjoyed it too!