Review by Godspraise Precious -- The Vanished

Tablito · Post by **Tablito** » 20 Jan 2021, 04:04

Embon must have felt a sense of belonging upon meeting his fellow Koreans back in college thus he supported their ideology.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 21 Jan 2021, 13:28

SunVixen wrote: ↑19 Jan 2021, 09:54 Look like very good-written and interesting book. Thank you for great review!

Thank you.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 21 Jan 2021, 13:29

SamaylaM wrote: ↑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!

I know right. Thanks.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 21 Jan 2021, 13:30

Drianie wrote: ↑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!

Great to know. Thanks.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 21 Jan 2021, 13:31

AvidBibliophile wrote: ↑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!

Yeah!! Thank you.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 21 Jan 2021, 13:31

Saint Bruno wrote: ↑20 Jan 2021, 00:17 This book is a worthy book of the month, if you ask me. I appreciate your insightful review. Thank you!

Yes. Thank you.

Harty Muli · Post by **Harty Muli** » 22 Jan 2021, 02:51

I equally liked the use of Korean words and a lot of cultural descriptions, such as their belief in signs during a person's birth. Thanks for the wonderful review.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 22 Jan 2021, 06:58

Slater678 wrote: ↑22 Jan 2021, 02:51 I equally liked the use of Korean words and a lot of cultural descriptions, such as their belief in signs during a person's birth. Thanks for the wonderful review.

Right. Thanks for reading.

Kasun Perera · Post by **Kasun Perera** » 22 Jan 2021, 22:41

This book is the hot topic these days since it became BOTM last month. Thank you for the descriptive, nice review

Mvictoria · Post by **Mvictoria** » 23 Jan 2021, 19:50

I really enjoyed this book, and I’m glad you did as well! I loved following Embon’s story and it kept me guessing about his fate!

Honest-reviewer · Post by **Honest-reviewer** » 24 Jan 2021, 01:53

This is one of my latest reviews as well. I admire Lady Sougyon and Embon’s characters. Your review is great!

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 24 Jan 2021, 13:44

OBC Reviewer wrote: ↑22 Jan 2021, 22:41 This book is the hot topic these days since it became BOTM last month. Thank you for the descriptive, nice review

Yes, you're right. Thank you.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 24 Jan 2021, 13:45

Mvictoria wrote: ↑23 Jan 2021, 19:50 I really enjoyed this book, and I’m glad you did as well! I loved following Embon’s story and it kept me guessing about his fate!

Yes. Thanks for reading.

Goodness C N · Post by **Goodness C N** » 24 Jan 2021, 13:45

Honest-reviewer wrote: ↑24 Jan 2021, 01:53 This is one of my latest reviews as well. I admire Lady Sougyon and Embon’s characters. Your review is great!

Thanks for reading.

25 Jan 2021, 04:00

I also felt that some characters had a lot of potential but were developed enough. One such character for me was Embon's wife. She could have played a great role in challenging stereotypes. She was strong-willed.