Spoiler Light (Setup-only)
If you like non-linear literary fiction, you will probably enjoy it.
You may not like this book if you like fast-paced plotting.
Susan Choi writes the way a flashlight works. The writing illuminates a little path at a time, just enough that you can make sense of it and continue your journey.
Across 450+ pages, this is a story of the Kang family. Serk Kang was born in Korea, grew up in Japan, and is living in the United States. The novel begins on the day Serk goes missing while taking a walk on the beach with his daughter.
Choi has structured Flashlight as a catalogue of memories. The chapters are written from different characters perspectives. With each subsequent chapter, it feels like living a life with multiple human experiences.
The craftsmanship ensures that you will feel the flashes first, see them bright, and only later understand the grief behind them.
Are there any similar reads like Flashlight, Please recommend.
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