The Law Of Lines - Hye-Young Pyun

Fiction

Rating: 7.5/10

This book follows the parallel stories of two women whose lives are upended by sudden and devasting loss. The author delivers an enigmatic narration that edges up to morality and criminality. What you will have to discover for yourself if you pick up the book is whether or not that edge is breached.

You will find yourself consumed by how these characters grapple with their losses and the weight and gloom of their everyday lives.

As a side note, this author appeared on a list of books to read if you enjoyed this years Oscar winning film Parasite. So, you’ve been warned…you are in for something distinct and not entirely comfortable.  But let’s face it, same same is boring!  

Thanks to Net Galley, Simon & Schuster Publishers and the author for the advance reading copy.

Footnote: This author likes to play with his readers.  He is the cat and we are the mouse. Your only hope to not be devoured is to be read slowly and carefully.