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challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This beautiful, painfully relatable book talks about the unaddressed, "insignificant" dismissed ways in which a woman is discriminated against her whole life. While pertaining to most Asian countries, the author specifically addresses this concern with respect to Korea, and the way things are dealt with and handled there. This fictional story, focusing on not-so-fictional problems is a must read. The poetic, unrestrained rage one feels while reading this is proof of how good the writing is, and makes you think about all the injustices we let slide away. Down to the smallest fact of not having received what your male sibling receives without having to ask, Working hard to achieve goals men have been able to reach easily, and then being reprimanded for it subtly. About how familial relationships and societal standards tie down someone with a lot of potential, taking away their right to chose. About marriage, and motherhood. Kim Jiyoung represents a Korean everywoman, and I'm sure, a small part of each one of us.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Alcohol