Hur stated that he found out about the author from reading Korean-language literary magazines, and he had little difficulty translating the dialog.
[2] Bobby Finger of The New York Times wrote that the English version "reads like an iPhone screen, vibrant and addictive.
[2] Kirkus concluded it is "addictive, profound novel" that would "sweep readers up in its sheer longing", although it criticized the ending because it "drags just a bit".
[4] Publishers Weekly gave the book a starred review and called it "Brilliant, glowing, and fun" as well as "stunning", stating that the English version "succeeds in bringing Park’s effervescent voice to English-reading audiences.
"[6] The Skinny stated that the English version is "gorgeous" and "captures the wit and bite of Park’s voice, which cuts through the novel’s romantic tenor like a blade.