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tassillow's review
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Trafficking, Kidnapping, and War
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Gun violence, Infertility, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Medical trauma, Pregnancy, and Injury/Injury detail
adelheid's review
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
enmcurrie's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
I didn’t know much about Comfort Women, or the Japanese occupation of Singapore prior to reading so it was so interesting to learn more about that time period. A beautiful book with different POVs that end up interconnected. Wang Di’s story is harrowing, her trauma remains with her for years and her refusal to delve into the past is saddening. The storyline is based on very real events that many vulnerable young women had to face, which makes it even more emotive. And although the overall tone of the novel is sad, the ending is quite heartwarming. I love this book, it’s a great read.
Graphic: Death, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: War and Injury/Injury detail
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