The point of view is passed between the three of them, one in each chapter, which really helps to reveal each story gradually and keeps the reader on edge. It took me a while to get through this book, and not just because I happened to be reading it during the busy Christmas period. There are some beautiful descriptions through this story that really help to bring Hak Nam and its inhabitants to life, but they also help to slow the pace somewhat, especially early in the story. It just didn't grip me as much as I would have liked until the last 30% or so. Then, it was all go go go!
– With charismatic characters and nail-biting action, although can be a little slow at other times. An excellent stand-alone.