An Uncomfortable Truth

An Uncomfortable Truth begins in a police station. Yoseob is normally quiet and composed, but he has been convicted of stabbing eight civilians. Everyone wonders whether he really committed the crime. Does a high-schooler have any reason to do such a thing? And does his obsessive love for his older brother, Jaeha, have something to do with it? The premise is a psychological mystery that asks what lies beneath a calm surface.The series is most gripping when its timeline unravels and each revelation shifts the reader's view. The tension between Yoseob's composure and his hidden feelings keeps the story taut, and the mystery is built with care.The weaknesses are that violence sits at the heart of the story and that the achronological structure can confuse some readers. Readers who enjoy twisting psychological mysteries will find a gripping read. Those seeking lighter fare should look elsewhere, though the suspense is strong.