The Investigation
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Reviews |
"If Lee's stateside debut is any indication of the quality of his other titles, English-language audiences should demand accessibility to more, also made available under the auspices of accomplished translator Kim, one hopes...[An] exquisite, electrifying discovery."
--Library Journal (starred review) "[A] breathtakingly beautiful novel that boasts a cerebral murder mystery and a rare look at the human impact of Japan's colonialism in Korea." --Booklist (starred review) "This effective, elaborate historical novel is from Lee, a bestseller in his native South Korea...Readers will find Lee's novel to be a satisfying mystery supplemented by rich historical detail." --Publishers Weekly "A rollicking good mystery tale. It is also a volume of poetry, with heartbreaking verses of love and loss set against the backdrop of war. The Investigation is nearly impossible to review in a paragraph; even a whole page won't do it justice. Read it, you'll understand." --BookPage |