Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Kim Čijong — ročník 82 by Cho Nam-joo

5 reviews

cbh's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Goosebumps. What an ending, although the statistics break immersion, it was a great addition and really educational. This is the story of every-woman, a story that will never be believed as it echoes through civilization. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny and Pregnancy

Moderate: Vomit

Minor: Forced institutionalization, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment

stardustdreamer's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment

avie_j's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Forced institutionalization

Minor: Pregnancy

lestatsoul's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, and Classism

nicejewishgrl's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

A quick read that offers insight into Korean culture and views of mental health. I would highly recommend this book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment