pickTHIS WAS SUCH A GOOD READ!!
I didn't think I'd like it as much as I did, but there's something about adult problems, family stories, and happy endings that feel so good right now. Don't esp like the narrator but everyone has unique voices and the story will pull you in. Honestly, I could read more, I wanna know how the last story continues! Only 2 stories felt a bit weak but still entertaining #fiction #koreanlit
Sept 17: I'm probably SUPER BEHIND on my reading goals so will try to read more in the next few weeks. I wasn't really sure what I was in the mood for next but this one's been on my #tbr for a bit so figured why not start it now. It'll be a bit of a break to the fantasy killing ORV 😅 #amreading #koreanlit #shortstories
I found this Korean tale set in China about a young monk who dreams that he is reincarnated into a golden boy who a) aces his exams, b) gets & beds 8 fairy wives 😱, c) wins all his battles & d) becomes the Emperor's favourite minister, all as a *punishment* for drinking wine, quite funny. It's possible that the serious Buddhist sub-text went over my head... I will say it is a surprisingly easy read for a 17th-c classic.
I meant to read this for #FoodandLit #SouthKorea but never did! I was slightly apprehensive about keeping people & events straight (it is a 17th-c. novel with stories inside stories). It's still early days, but it's been fine so far. Even fun! The end-notes are quite helpful...
#JuneSpecials Day 12: #RedRose paired with my book club title last year that I abandoned. Maybe I will get around to reading it again.
panI can‘t lie - I didn‘t get it. I started in print and ended in audio. Both formats were a miss for me, but the audio was slightly better.
pickInteresting book of living a life vicariously after a sibling‘s death. This exploration of feelings & reflections is taken even further when adding thoughts/ideas only related to the color white. Loved it‘s uniqueness.
This week I‘ve read two books by the same author for the first time! 🎧
