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Category - Fiction / Young Adult
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Like New
Listed - A month ago
Views - 27
Wishes - 2
Ships From - Pennsylvania
Est. Publication Date - Feb 2022
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The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea
ISBN: 9781250780867
Publisher Description
A girl travels to the Spirit World to break a curse that threatens the lives of her people in this feminist YA retelling of the popular Korean legend "The Tale of Shim Cheong."
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PangoBooks readers generally regard this book as a captivating and emotional narrative, with many emphasizing its beautiful writing, rich mythology, and heartfelt themes of love and sacrifice. The plot is fast-paced and engaging, taking readers on an adventurous journey through a vividly imagined Spirit Realm. While one reviewer noted that some characterizations felt flat and the audiobook narration lacked emotional depth, others highlighted the book's stunning imagery and emotional resonance as strengths. Comparisons to Studio Ghibli films, particularly "Spirited Away," were frequently mentioned, indicating a magical and culturally infused storytelling style. Despite minor criticisms about pacing and explanations, many readers found it to be a new favorite and expressed eagerness for more works by the author.