Review: 3.5 Stars for SEOUL-MATES!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 03 28, 2014
First, let me start off by saying that SEOUL-MATES is not a full length novel so if you have a thing against novellas then don’t read any further! Personally I have nothing against them and find them preferable when I’m in need of a quick read. SEOUL-MATES fit that bill perfectly. I was able to read it within an hour or so and it was quite enjoyable.The plot was well developed and I was instantly hooked. It had a little mystery and suspense weaved in and I think Pamela did a perfect job incorporating these elements into the story. The only thing story-wise that I had a hard time deciphering was the Korean culture surrounding the book. I wish some of the traditions were explained a little better because I was intrigued by it and I wanted to learn more of it. I found it fascinating!The characters were described well and were a perfect fit for the story. I had a hard time connecting with them though because I felt there were places where they could have been developed better or their feelings could have been described more intimately. The narration is in third person so this could be the reason I felt disconnected a little bit. Don’t get me wrong though…I still wanted to know what was going to happen and I did sympathize with Katia but I just couldn’t empathize with her and so wish that I could have.Overall this novella is a perfect quick-read with many ups and downs and twists along the way with likable characters. The world Pamela created in SEOUL-MATES was unlike any other I have ever encountered and I look forward to seeing more from her!