Beautifully written, heart breaking, important. This book surprised me in so many ways. I really didn’t know where the story would go next from chapter to chapter. The characters were unpredictable and authentically distinct in a way that was very refreshing to read. It isn’t clear what the major theme of the novel is until far into the book, which made it feel natural and true rather than forced or preachy. Kim paints a very vivid picture that lingers.