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abbie_'s review against another edition
3.75
This was a tough read - perhaps surprising to no one given it's pitched as the #MeToo meets Kim JiYoung, Born 1982. It starts out with a woman living in the aftermath of a domestic abuse case with her ex-partner, a colleague, which has resulted in a shit storm of social media hate - aimed at her. Another Person explores the culture of sexual violence against women in South Korea (specifically on university campuses), the misogyny that's ingrained in a lot of South Korean men, as well as beauty standards and colourism.
It's absolutely an infuriating read, and about midway through it did start to grind me down a bit, become tiresome. We spend a lot of time in the heads of and interacting with men who firmly believe women to be inferior. Men who claim to be feminists then go on to spout the most misogynistic drivel you've ever heard. Men who use back-handed compliments and gaslighting to manipulate women into staying in abusive relationships. Men who think women owe them something for doing something vaguely kind. Men who prey on vulnerable and lonely girls. Often times the women don't fare much better. It's brutal the way some of them turn on other girls, quick to slut-shame and victim blame, turning mean and cold so that they don't find themselves associated with girls with a 'reputation'. But there is a note of hope as the women in the book overcome the competitiveness society tries to ingrain in them, in order to life and support one another.
This book flits between timelines and perspectives, showing how everyone knows someone who's been affected in some way by sexual violence. However, the storylines started to get a bit jumbled for me. It would be difficult for a while to figure out who was speaking, and which period we were in.
Also I learned while reading this book that South Korea has something legally defined as 'quasi-rape' so that was fun.
A must-read if you're looking for a book that explores the MeToo movement and sexual violence, but just go in prepared.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
writteninmagic's review against another edition
3.0
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Pedophilia, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, and Suicide attempt
hannahbethreads27's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Alcohol
eguy's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Abortion, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment