(3.75 stars)

this was a very interesting read! definitely very different from what i usually read, in that it was quite short and lacked much action. but that’s the beauty of it. the descriptions of sokcho and everyday life there were basically the main substance of the book, and i can’t complain, given the title.

the interactions between the narrator and kerrand were so intriguing, and a lot of what occurs in this book (and what is said) can be interpreted very widely, which is something i really personally enjoyed.

there was a surprising unsettling touch to the book, too:
- kerrand chewing paper.
- the narrator’s eating habits.
- the narrator’s relationship with her mother.
- the girl with plastic surgery peeling off her skin.

overall: a really interesting and unique read!