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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wanted to love this book SO so badly but unfortunately it just didn’t hit the mark for me. It started off with a really interesting premise but as the book went on it felt more and more clunky and disjointed. There were so many potentially lovely moments that could have been so poignant but the delivery was often rushed and I just felt that as a reader I didn’t have time to digest what was said before things moved along. There was too much disconnect and too many missed opportunities for me to have truly enjoyed this book. ✨ Thank you Doubleday for a copy of the eARC in exchange for an honest review (sorry it wasn’t more positive!)✨
a book that progressed beautifully.
jieun’s gradual growth into a person who is content with accepting that life is worth being grateful for despite its rocky aspects, was lovely. & the exploration of the power of friendship & the importance of overall community was heartwarming!! i loved how interconnected & well rounded the characters were.
jieun’s gradual growth into a person who is content with accepting that life is worth being grateful for despite its rocky aspects, was lovely. & the exploration of the power of friendship & the importance of overall community was heartwarming!! i loved how interconnected & well rounded the characters were.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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:
Complicated
A modern day fantasy, Marigold Mind Laundry covers what we all hope we could do in our lives with such grace and flourishes. While you may not find yourself able to go to the laundromat, you'll find yourself more accepting of your own shortcomings and past mistakes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Abandonment
Minor: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Classism
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Bought this book last year and was surprised when it’s a signed copy from the author and the translator. The cover appealed to me and something about laundry makes me pick this up.
Jieun somehow accidentally caused her family to disappear. She lives numerous lifetimes searching for them. Settling herself in the town of Marigold, she starts Mind Laundry where you can erase painful memories or iron out the creases of your heart. The stains are being transferred to the white T-shirt and turns them into clean shirts and red petals. Then we saw the story of five troubles and wounded souls. While helping them, Jieun discovers something that changes her life.
It has a very interesting concept, where the place washes away the stains and creases of your heart. Though from the very first start, I was confused with Jieun power, how it started, the what and the whys. I have so many questions hoping to find answers and as the story progresses, most things are not clear. With this kind of story, I want details, I want explanations not just implied that readers are supposed to know already the power, where it originates, what makes Jieun special from the rest. And her family, I want to know what happened, where did they go and after so many lifetimes, these things don’t get resolve. It is one of the things, I’m really looking forward but sadly, it was left unanswered until the end.
As with any translated literate, the pacing is slow. Though it has very unique premise and short on life lessons, I’m not sure if it’s the translation or the execution itself, but somehow this didn’t fully work for me. The only thing I like about this aside from the cover, is the atmospheric vibe of Marigold.
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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:
Yes
📚 Marigold Mind Laundry
✒️ Jungeun Yun
🎡 Libby
🥨 The Dial Press, NY
🎖️ 4,25/5
Review:
Buku berjudul Marigold Mind Laundry menceritakan tentang Jieun yang kehilangan orangtuanya akibat kemampuan magis yang dia miliki. Setelah itu, ia terlahir kembali berkali-kali sampai akhirnya hidup dengan nama Jieun.
Aku sangat nyaman saat membaca buku ini. Selain karena kisah-kisah dalam buku ini, mungkin juga karena quotes bijak yang membuat aku suka sekali dengan buku ini. Untuk terjemahan bahasa Inggris nya pun juga enak dibaca dan mudah dipahami. Ide yang diambil yaitu menggunakan layanan laundry sebagai sarana untuk menghilangkan luka di hati itu sangat menarik. Tipikal novel K-lit ya yang mostly bukunya ada unsur slice of life dan give a warmth vibes🤩 Untuk kekurangan buku ini sendiri adalah aku merasa sedikit banyak plot hole. Terutama menuju akhir buku dimana little bit draggy ya wkwkwk. Kayak kok tiba-tiba kayak gini gitu😂😂 tapi masih sangat oke untuk dinikmati kok🥂
✒️ Jungeun Yun
🎡 Libby
🥨 The Dial Press, NY
🎖️ 4,25/5
Review:
Buku berjudul Marigold Mind Laundry menceritakan tentang Jieun yang kehilangan orangtuanya akibat kemampuan magis yang dia miliki. Setelah itu, ia terlahir kembali berkali-kali sampai akhirnya hidup dengan nama Jieun.
Aku sangat nyaman saat membaca buku ini. Selain karena kisah-kisah dalam buku ini, mungkin juga karena quotes bijak yang membuat aku suka sekali dengan buku ini. Untuk terjemahan bahasa Inggris nya pun juga enak dibaca dan mudah dipahami. Ide yang diambil yaitu menggunakan layanan laundry sebagai sarana untuk menghilangkan luka di hati itu sangat menarik. Tipikal novel K-lit ya yang mostly bukunya ada unsur slice of life dan give a warmth vibes🤩 Untuk kekurangan buku ini sendiri adalah aku merasa sedikit banyak plot hole. Terutama menuju akhir buku dimana little bit draggy ya wkwkwk. Kayak kok tiba-tiba kayak gini gitu😂😂 tapi masih sangat oke untuk dinikmati kok🥂