This shouldn't be categorized as a novel; it's a collection of four, somewhat-related short stories. All four stories entertained me and kept my interest, the last three, especially. I found the writing good - not great - and at times insightful, albeit somewhat neurotic. Park should be commended for his talent of creating three-dimensional characters, as each main character seemed as real as you or me.
It took me a while to warm up to the final, titular story, as the characters were not the types of characters with whom I ordinarily connect; however, once I became engrossed in the story, I couldn't put it down. The ending was a bit of a let down, but I couldn't really expect a group of stories to go out with a loud bang in the midst of so much dampening snow. I must consider it appropriate.
It took me a while to warm up to the final, titular story, as the characters were not the types of characters with whom I ordinarily connect; however, once I became engrossed in the story, I couldn't put it down. The ending was a bit of a let down, but I couldn't really expect a group of stories to go out with a loud bang in the midst of so much dampening snow. I must consider it appropriate.
