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Loading... Shelter: A Novel (edition 2017)by Jung Yun (Author)
Work InformationShelter by Jung Yun
   Books Read in 2019 (1,471) No current Talk conversations about this book.   ) thisisstephenbetts | Nov 25, 2023 |  Yun uses both elements of mystery and psychological suspense to keep the pages turning. Although the writing style doesn't remind me of Jonathan Franzen, the characters definitely do. Yun isn't afraid to create less than loveable ones. This book came very close to a five star read for me because the plotting and pacing both merited a very high rating. There were a few loose ends that were left unresolved and one moment toward the end of the book that really diminished my empathy with the protagonist that lead me to remove one star. However, this book is one I will definitely recommend if you are seeking a fast-paced, engrossing read. There is some graphic violence, and I think that will diminish the appeal for some readers. (  ) Anita_Pomerantz | Mar 23, 2023 | I had mixed feelings about this book. The author has an impressive ability to describe interpersonal relationships succinctly and convincingly. Her prose flows smoothly. Love them or hate them, the characters were firmly established early. I thought this was going to be a new favorite, but it started derailing about half way through and never recovered. The large holes in the plot were rather difficult to overlook and the main players began acting out of character. As an exploration of abuse, it was an ambitious undertaking, but ultimately fell short for me. I thought the writing was skillful, and I would read another by this author. Here’s hoping the next one contains a bit more optimism. Trigger warnings include rape and abuse. ( ) Castlelass | Oct 30, 2022 | It's interesting to read various reviews of this novel and to see what stands out most to different reviewers. For me, it's the idea of familial responsibility and what it means to be a family, to be a child of immigrant parents, to bridge cultural divides and navigate through being both American and Korean. This is definitely not a light read, but it's certainly a worthwhile one. I won this book in a goodreads giveaway. ( ) resoundingjoy | Jan 1, 2021 | Mostly a deep look at complicated family dynamics and the life altering effects of domestic violence. I like that racism was subtly explored, I dislike how it was used in relation to the main character's father. ( ) LoisSusan | Dec 10, 2020 | no reviews | add a review
"Kyung Cho's home is worth less money than he owes. A tenure-track professor, he and his wife, Gillian, have always lived beyond their means. Now their decisions have caught up with them, and Kyung is anxious for his family's future: all he wants is to provide the home that was denied him to their son. Not that he ever wanted for pleasing things -- his father moved the family from Korea, and made good money engineering patents for the university that now employs his son. Kyung was raised in the town's most affluent neighborhood, in the exquisite house where his parents, Jin and Mae, still live, but his childhood was far from comfortable. Jin was always swift to anger, and whenever he took a hand to Mae, she would inflict the wounds she suffered on Kyung. With the support of his parents' pastor, Kyung brought the cycle to a halt, but he cannot bear the thought of asking them for help. Yet when Jin and Mae become victims of a violent home invasion, the dynamic suddenly changes, and Kyung is compelled to take them in. As the carefully established distance between Kyung and his parents collapses, he must reckon with his childhood, even as the life that he has built begins to crumble. As Shelter veers swiftly toward its startling conclusion, Jung Yun's debut novel leads us through dark and violent territory, where, unexpectedly, the Chos discover hope. Taut and masterfully told, it as riveting as it is profound"-- No library descriptions found. |
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