288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385694261
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Publication date: 21 April 2020
Description
A riveting debut novel set in contemporary Seoul, Korea, about four young women making their way in a world defined by impossible standards of beauty, after-hours room salons catering to wealthy men, ruthless social hierarchies, and K-pop mania. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,301 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
dark 40%
sad 34%
challenging 24%
informative 19%
hopeful 18%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Miscarriage, Child abuseModerate
Suicide, Violence, Pregnancy288 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780385694261
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Publication date: 21 April 2020
Description
A riveting debut novel set in contemporary Seoul, Korea, about four young women making their way in a world defined by impossible standards of beauty, after-hours room salons catering to wealthy men, ruthless social hierarchies, and K-pop mania. ...
Community Reviews Summary of 8,301 reviews
Moods
emotional 65%
dark 40%
sad 34%
challenging 24%
informative 19%
hopeful 18%
tense 11%
inspiring 9%
funny 8%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
fast 17%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 62% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body shaming, Miscarriage, Child abuseModerate
Suicide, Violence, Pregnancy