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| Plot Summary of Ten Thousand Sorrows |
"Elizabeth Kim's "Memoir" has many holes, including events she claims occured in Korea which are inaccurate with Korean traditions, life styles, and events. Too many vague details along with very vivid "memories" which appear timely for Ms. Kim's own benefit. "
J. Koscher, Resident Scholar
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"a book about learning to let go of the past & move on to the future. a book teaching how the need to break the vicious cycle so that the future generations and the peers wouldn't be haunted by the past."
ping lim, Resident Scholar
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| Review Analysis of Ten Thousand Sorrows |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of book?
- upbeat
- depressed
Time/era of story
- 1960's-1970's
Inside culture (main char)
- Other Asian
Other aspects:
- immigrant story
Family, struggle with
Yes
Struggle with:
- Father (or standin)
- Mother (or standin)
- Husband
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Loss of...
- parents
Ethnic/regional/gender life
Yes
Woman's story?
Yes
Main Character
Gender
- Female
Profession/status:
- journalist
- writer
Age:
- 40's-50's
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- none
- Female
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- journalist
How sensitive is this character?
- hard edged
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- average physique
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 5 (an average amount)
United States
Yes
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Asian country:
- Southeast Asia
Style
Person
- mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
- very explicit references to deaths and torture
Amount of dialog
- little dialog
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