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Greek Lessons

By: Han Kang, Deborah Smith - translator, e. yaewon - translator
Narrated by: Greta Jung, Earl T. Kim
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Brought to you by Penguin.

The unforgettable novel from Booker International Prize winner Han Kang, author of The Vegetarian.

In this compelling and beautifully-patterned novel, Han Kang tells the interwoven stories of a Greek instructor who is losing his sight and a woman who refuses to speak. Uniquely involving, and thoughtful, it explores the depths and limits of human connection.

A remarkable and timeless writer, Han Kang's words and stories go to the heart of what it means to be human - to be a species capable of both utmost violence and utmost love. With enormous tact, clarity and tenderness she examines the lives of the overlooked and the little seen, affording them a grace and dignity which makes them unforgettable.

'Han Kang is what most writers spend their lives trying to be: a fearless, unsentimental teller of human truths' Lisa McInerney

'Han Kang's vivid and at times violent storytelling will wake up even the most jaded of literary palates' Independent

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Han Kang does the heavy lifting here, as it’s an exquisitely well-written novel—the voice actors merely have to deliver the words. For the most part, they do so competently, with well-articulated speech.

And yet I did feel slight annoyance when they voiced characters of the opposite sex, or young characters, as the altered pitch sounded so artificial. But overall, it was a wonderful novel, and the audiobook served its purpose in keeping me focused whilst reading.

Gorgeous novel, competent voice acting

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The Reading (performance) is fine.
Characters believeable, if not very interessant.
The story I found mind-numbingly boring.

Boring beyond belief

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Poetical to the point of obscurity. Maybe it’s the translation but there’s much potentious talk that doesn’t really resolve anything.

I enjoyed to vegetarian though it was obscure in places and very bleak. But this one defeated me.

I read a couple of books a day but this one left me feeling stupid and confused.

Pleasant enough but I have no real idea what it’s about

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Pseudo-philosophy for the chattering classes. At least it’s not very long. Give it a miss.

Twaddle

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