February 10, 2024
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In this novel, readers are drawn into a touching and wholesome narrative set in Gyeongsang-do. The story follows a young girl who is sent to her estranged father's hometown while her mother battles illness. As she navigates this new environment, she gradually warms up to the community, especially to a boy who is facing his own inner struggles.
However, for language learners, the regional dialect (satori) in the dialogue of locals might pose some significant challenge. While this adds authenticity and charm to the novel, it definitely creates a barrier to comprehension. I found myself alternating between passages I understand almost perfectly and ones where I could only grasp the gist (at most) and had to skip through the text.
Despite this, the essence of the story shines through, depicting a poignant exploration of human connection and resilience. It's probably not a good recommendation for one's first exposure to YA novels, but later on this can be a very rewarding experience, both in terms of language acquisition and emotional depth.