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kurenzhi's review
2.75
Extra points here for what seems like a uniquely great translation, but the pacing of the original is quite choppy and lingers in odd places. I like seeing Zainichi representation available in English, though.
asterope's review
fast-paced
3.0
A solid 3 stars. While I appreciated what the book was about, and how it portrays the honest feelings of the main character, it could have used more work on the pacing and phrasing. The way it was written sounded very odd, so I often couldn't figure out the tone. The book should have been much longer in order for us to really connect with Jinhee and her journey. The non-linear format didn't help either, I just found it confusing. And normally I love non-linear formats!
msethna's review
3.0
When I read the descriptions for this book on NetGalley I was super excited to have access early and to read it. Unfortunately, the changing timeline, the back and forth between places and characters really confused me. I never got a handle of Ginny’s character and what she had been through in her life. I wish I could say I loved this one, but I think there are some parts that got lost in translation.
anniquevvugt's review
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
While the story is powerful and emotional the writing just didn’t do it for me. I wasn’t taken into the story. The book is written in pieces. So you get a piece of this and a piece of this but not what happened before or after. This made me often more confused than actually interested. The ending however was great as I also felt the weight get off my shoulders just like the character.
missprint_'s review
3.0
This would have probably been more meaningful in print rather than audio but I just didn’t care enough. Not a favorite and it felt like a very tired take on the journey from sexual assault trauma to agency.
girlpuck's review
challenging
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book was not really for me.
I'm not sure if it lost something in translation, or if the cultural context was missing. Either way I didn't connect with Jinhee, and had a hard time following the threads of the story.
I'm not sure if it lost something in translation, or if the cultural context was missing. Either way I didn't connect with Jinhee, and had a hard time following the threads of the story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
adriannawaters's review
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
plufifi's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
ihatecarlos8's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book was very fast paced and an enjoyable read. I was very interested in the subjects discussed and it was overall a very fascinating book. However it was very hard to understand how and where th 2 time periods in the story connected.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault