Settle in for a cozy, comforting winter's thaw into spring

Prepare to sink slowly into the gentle snowdrift that is this show, the gentle coming together of the OTP, and crazy good and heartwarming of the entire cast. It's slower-moving, but I loved it for the stunning cinematography, the music, the quietness - and the book club! It sometimes uses the stories they discuss as a plot device, too. Some surprise twists, and Hae-won's aunt and Eun-soeb's little sister both steal practically every scene they're in. It tackles serious and dark issues but also makes space for vulnerability and care with gentle humor and steadfastness. The changing of the season from winter into spring is a subtle allegory for the transformation of many characters in this show and is done very well.

The use of sound (including silence) in this drama is outstanding - it's almost like its own character, such is its presence. The best OST hands-down of any drama I've ever watched.

This has been classed as a "healing drama" and while I can't say I experienced that, I definitely found myself more emotionally involved than I expected. I would love to read the book if its ever translated.

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