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natasha29singh's review
2.0
The book is too short to do justice to the author's experiences. The plot is non-linear, it meanders considerably, and the book is over so soon you don’t fully understand or identify with her struggles. Still, the premise is unique, and it's decent for a coming-of-age story.
benrogerswpg's review
2.0
This was not my type of book.
I didn't particularly enjoy it.
I can't remember where I heard of this book, but I wouldn't recommend it.
2.4/5
I didn't particularly enjoy it.
I can't remember where I heard of this book, but I wouldn't recommend it.
2.4/5
julieh46's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
i_island's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jadom's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
poppyedition's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
selenarreads's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
slui02's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
louismunozjr's review
2.0
2.5, rounding down to 2.
I had higher hopes for this book - I have been to Korea several times, and was very interested to hear about Koreans in Japan -but the book was a let-down. Short as it is as just under 160 pages, after diligently reading the first 90 pages yesterday, I quickly became impatient today, and forced myself to skim my way to the end. I could tell that there were some things of substance, perhaps, along the way, but in the words of The Immortal Sage: "Ain't noone got time for that!"** So while this book could be meaningful for a wide variety of people, it gave me next to nothing, I'm really sorry to say.
**Did you get the joke within the joke?
I had higher hopes for this book - I have been to Korea several times, and was very interested to hear about Koreans in Japan -but the book was a let-down. Short as it is as just under 160 pages, after diligently reading the first 90 pages yesterday, I quickly became impatient today, and forced myself to skim my way to the end. I could tell that there were some things of substance, perhaps, along the way, but in the words of The Immortal Sage: "Ain't noone got time for that!"** So while this book could be meaningful for a wide variety of people, it gave me next to nothing, I'm really sorry to say.
**Did you get the joke within the joke?