Beasts of a Little Land
Beasts of a Little Land
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Korea • 1910s-1960s
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Juhea Kim's Beasts of a Little Land follows interconnected lives amidst the Korean independence movement from Japanese occupation. Spanning decades, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and resilience while navigating historical upheaval. The characters' personal journeys reflect the broader societal transformations occurring during this tumultuous period.
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Review Roundup
Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim impresses with its evocative prose and richly detailed historical context, bringing early 20th-century Korea to life. The interwoven stories and complex characters add depth, though some readers find the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally meandering. Despite this, the novel's emotional depth and cultural insight are widely appreciated.
Who Should Read Beasts of a Little Land?
A reader who would enjoy Juhea Kim's Beasts of a Little Land appreciates rich historical narratives and intricate character development against the backdrop of Korea's turbulent 20th-century history. Fans of Min Jin Lee's Pachinko and Lisa See's The Island of Sea Women will find this novel similarly captivating.
17,554 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Korea • 1910s-1960s
2021
Adult
18+ years
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