spookily's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Police brutality
Moderate: Sexual harassment, War, and Bullying
Minor: Alcohol, Rape, and Sexism
librarymouse's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
Banned Book Club was a great introduce to recent Korean history. It's well written with beautiful illustrations and it shows how a country so deeply divided on political issues can fracture families and lead to greater unrest and violence before peace can be made. The issues they faced are eerily similar to the current political/moral schism happening in the US in 2022 and the actions the government has taken to suppress protesters. Huyn Sook's reflection on her life and protesting at the end of the novel give me hope for a brighter future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Rape, War, Police brutality, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Violence
flamesocks's review
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Mass/school shootings, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Rape, Sexism, Violence, and War
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