Sunday, October 6, 2013

Still Life with Rice


Well, it's been a long time since I finished this book.  I just haven't blogged about it.  Definitely two thumbs up from me.  Helie Lee does an incredible job of taking the reader along side her grandmother during, pre, and post-Korean war.  This book gave me a whole new perspective on Korea and especially the older Korean generation.  Lee's writing is expressive and interesting and she kept my interest.  I won't say too much more because I don't want to give anything away, but I'd highly recommend you read this book.  Even if you don't have a connection with Korea it's such an authentic story that it's easy to become invested in the main characters, especially the matriarch.

So go to your library or buy it.  It's an exquisite book that balances war, tradition, religion, and human relationships.   


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