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Average rating4.1
I have a mouth, but I mustn't speak; Ears, but I mustn't hear; Eyes, but I mustn't see. 1800, Joseon (Korea). Homesick and orphaned sixteen-year-old Seol is living out the ancient curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Indentured to the police bureau, she’s been tasked with assisting a well-respected young inspector with the investigation into the politically charged murder of a noblewoman. As they delve deeper into the dead woman's secrets, Seol forms an unlikely bond of friendship with the inspector. But her loyalty is tested when he becomes the prime suspect, and Seol may be the only one capable of discovering what truly happened on the night of the murder. But in a land where silence and obedience are valued above all else, curiosity can be deadly. June Hur's elegant and haunting debut The Silence of Bones is a bloody tale perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Renée Ahdieh.
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This murder mystery takes place in period of history I knew nothing about, 19th century Korea. I'd recommend it if you're interested in historical fiction. The plot was fairly convoluted for a YA novel. It did hold my interest though.
This is so much more than I expected. Family drama, religious wars, police procedural, and a strong young woman. I had no clue who the murderer was. And even when I found out who the murder was, I was still surprised by the ending. This book is just so much more than I expected.
Абсолютно непривлекательные главные герои. Причины поступков инспектора Хан хоть и объясняются, но для меня явно притянуты за уши. Словно автор не знала что с ним делать, как закрыть в конце его арку и пошла по самому лёгкому пути...