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I've read two fairly long (500+ pg) multigenerational family sagas that simply missed the mark and left me feeling like my time spent was not rewarded. So, I'm trying to break the cycle with this shorter novel, which seems wholly unique in its style. I believe this story is told through vignettes... I'm intrigued.

It’s losing steam tbh… this is starting to feel too long. I’m caring less and less about the current gen of characters which is weird bc I was so invested when they were kids. All their lives are boring now lol. Also, they’re starting to sound whiny?? They have rich family and friends who constantly help them financially and bail them out of tough situations so it’s hard to feel entirely sorry for them.

In Book III. I’m reading this on my kindle and I admit that I didn’t realize how long it was until now. Considering that I haven’t finished a book since like March, maybe I should’ve started with something shorter lol. But oh well, I’m already invested in this one.

My 4th of July long weekend plans - DND while I devour American Hagwon by MJL on my kindle.

Part 3 - the final stretch.

The subject matter is heavy and uncomfortable, but it’s a surprisingly bingeable book. I’m already over 100 pages in. Hard to say how I feel about it yet though.

Surprisingly bingeable.

It’s nonfiction, and introspective, but I would voluntarily read Han Kang’s grocery list so - a win is a win. New Han Kang in 2026!!

Loved Lonely Castle in the Sky so I have a good feeling about this one.

A little predictable so far, and still pushing myself to finish - but I have hope that the ending is going to blow me away.

Hitting a bit of a slump plot-wise. Writing is still beautiful.

I’ve missed the quiet ease of reading a Korean novel. There’s something comforting about experiencing someone else’s doldrums and ennui.