A Bird Walking Alone
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By 서사희
75 chapters
2021
Description
A two-billion-won debt left by her mother. She thought everything was over. “How long should I borrow for?” That was until a man, who claimed to be the brother of the loan shark, made her an offer. “I’ll extend the repayment period to three years, and provide you with a place to stay during that time.” Three years of living together, with no strings attached. All he wanted was for her to stay by his side. “Lee Seok, you’re not going to pay off my debt, are you?” But he was too perfect a man not to fall in love with. To the point where she almost forgot that their relationship was doomed from the start. So, she harbored a foolish hope. Lee Seok gently rubbed her cheek, smiling playfully, just like Yeowon always did. “Your debt is your debt, Yeowon.” *** “You betrayed me for money, and now you’re saying you don’t care about it anymore?” “…I, I don’t like you. I don’t like this at all.” At her words, Lee Seok looked at her with a pained expression, as if someone had reopened an old wound. With a face that was half-smiling, half-crying, he spoke in a fragile voice. “You’ve always been out of sync with my thoughts. From the beginning… from the very start… You’ve messed up my thoughts, my gaze, my plans. Everything’s become a mess. It’s really unbearable, how much you’ve shaken me, how you’ve broken me like this…”
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Publication Information
- Original Publisher
- tenbook
- Original Language
- korean
- Type
- Web Novel
A Bird Walking Alone Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator
My Thoughts on A Bird Walking Alone
"A Bird Walking Alone" promised a turbulent romance, and it delivered. This isn't your typical fluffy love story; it's a gritty, emotional rollercoaster set against the backdrop of organized crime and crippling debt. I was immediately drawn into the complex relationship between the female lead (FL) and the male lead (ML), a powerful figure tied to her past.
First Impressions
The narrative structure, jumping between past and present, initially gave me pause. However, I quickly appreciated how skillfully these shifts revealed the FL's motivations and the weight of her history. It's a testament to the author's craft that I felt invested in her journey from the very beginning.
What Works Well
The strength of this novel lies in its characters. The FL is particularly well-developed, and I found her internal struggles and conflicting emotions incredibly relatable. I could understand her choices, even the morally ambiguous ones, because the story does a great job of exploring the nuances of her situation. The ML is intriguing as well, with hints of vulnerability beneath his hardened exterior. The story doesn't shy away from exploring the complexities of their dynamic, and I appreciate that the author allows them to be flawed and human. The atmosphere of tension and danger is also palpable, adding another layer of depth to the story.
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Final Verdict
"A Bird Walking Alone" is a captivating read for those who enjoy angsty, character-driven romances with a touch of darkness. It's not a lighthearted escape, but a thought-provoking exploration of love, betrayal, and the choices we make when trapped between a rock and a hard place. I recommend it to readers who appreciate morally grey characters and complex relationships.
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