A review by drew4therecord
The Cabinet by Un-su Kim

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

So I thought the tone of this book would be more humorous and whimsical based on the premise. However it’s a deeply cynical book with miserable characters. I did not enjoy this book and the fat phobia made it upsetting.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia

Moderate: Eating disorder

The fat phobia in this book is pretty extreme— any character who is fat has their body described in detail and constantly ruminated upon and making fun of it.