
At Dusk
by Hwang Sok-yong
3.68
Literary Fiction
Social Realism
Reflective
Somber
Humanistic
This novel examines urban development and social inequality in modern Seoul. Through intersecting lives, Hwang exposes displacement and moral compromise. The narrative is grounded and humane. Economic progress carries human cost. The prose is measured but emotionally resonant. A thoughtful critique of contemporary capitalism.
