Despite the citizens' best efforts to appear normal and maintain their way of life, the concern of attaining independence from their Japanese rulers continues to linger, disrupting the country's calm.
The Japanese were successful in capturing Korean territory. They modified the Korean constitution's laws to suit their needs. This plan was not well embraced by the majority of Koreans, including King Gojong of Korea. To gain freedom, the Koreans needed to act quickly. What strategy did the Koreans devise to curb the Japanese governorship's ruthlessness? Were they successful? Get your hands on a copy to learn more.
The Vanished: A Novel is a historical fiction novel by Pejay Bradley that tells an instructional lesson about the Koreans. It's written in a fantastic style. In a detailed and conversational tone, the narration is voiced from the first and third person points of view. I didn't notice any grammatical problems. This isn't a religious text. The narrative did not contain any profanities, although I did notice several graphic scenes. If such moments do not pique your interest, I recommend skipping the book. There is a lot to learn about marriage, power, and family from this book.
The book is divided into three sections. The happenings at King Gojong's palace are described in Part One. It introduces the individuals who live in and around the king's palace, as well as Korean history and current political events. Part two delves deeper into the situation of the Korean government, King Gojong's power, and some Koreans' attempt to overthrow the Japanese rule. The third part focuses on Embon and his mother's life experiences.
Readers who appreciate historical fiction with a light touch of politics will enjoy this book. If politics isn't your cup of tea, this book isn't for you.
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