[books are written by people, generally about people. sure, they lack some of the unpleasantness that can come with dealing with people, but it's hard to escape them entirely.

escaping haneul can be damn near impossible when he sets his mind to it.]

I only ask about things I want to know. Otherwise it doesn't enter my mind at all - oh, tempura shrimp! [he stands up to reach for a plate before it even reaches them.] There are two, want one?