This is an absolutely wonderful and engrossing story that takes place during the Korean Independence movement. There are a few main characters that intersect throughout the years, and their lives from childhood to mature adulthood create a saga that you won't be able to put down, so be prepared to stay up late into the night. It's the story of Korea, which is a very bitter one and unknown to most Americans. It traces the colonization of Korea by Japan through those cruel years and with characters from different walks of life, the reader can gain understanding of this era in history. The choices the characters make in their lives are discussion-worthy and as such, this would make an excellent book club selection for a book group focused on Asia.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. I greatly enjoyed reading it.