A review by blazing_orchids
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo

challenging emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I really liked this book. I learned a lot about what life has been like for women in Korea the past 40 years. The final chapter was really unexpected for me and absolutely bleak. I really felt for Jiyoung throught the whole book and was so sad I couldn't cry at all. Highly recommend 
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