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kitausu's review against another edition
DNF a little under the 50% mark
I didn't stop this book because there was anything wrong with the book. The writing is visceral and powerful as is the story. I'm just not mentally in a place to read it.
I didn't stop this book because there was anything wrong with the book. The writing is visceral and powerful as is the story. I'm just not mentally in a place to read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Abortion
Minor: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
kaiulanilee's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Wow....I cannot even fully express how much this book impacted me, changed me, and how much it means to me. It felt like a truly beautiful celebration of the life of her mother, as well as something so personal and vulnerable to her and her grief that I found myself at times completely stunned. The writing is absolutely incredible and the descriptions of food, simple moments, and her feelings had me in awe. As someone with a Korean parent, the way this managed to capture the very specific type of affection within Korean culture, as well as so many other beautiful aspects to it, made this so incredibly personal to me. I saw my aunts in this, my grandma. It was devastating but in a way that makes you love everyone around you so much more. If you have the chance, PLEASE give this a read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cursing, Drug abuse, Car accident, and Abortion
Minor: Child abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence