A review by binnybeenreading
Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
this book was beautiful. at first i hated jayne so much that i almost gave up on reading this. only now at the end am i fully comprehending how much i related to her and how i think that played into me hating her at first. it was like seeing my worst parts and thoughts all laid out on a page. the shame, anxiety, and exhaustively trying to perceive oneself.
i know some people are decisive with this book, but it will definitely hold a place in my heart. i particularly appreciated how this book never implied whether one should forgive their family members. it doesn’t say it’s the right or the wrong way. as someone who has a brother who was not always kind, but is my brother, it’s something i’ll always think about.
anyways thank you ms choi for yolk.
i know some people are decisive with this book, but it will definitely hold a place in my heart. i particularly appreciated how this book never implied whether one should forgive their family members. it doesn’t say it’s the right or the wrong way. as someone who has a brother who was not always kind, but is my brother, it’s something i’ll always think about.
anyways thank you ms choi for yolk.