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muirk128's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe it's everything going on right now but I definitely struggled with this one. Maybe I needed something lighter. I was most connected to the book when she was describing the diving probably because I love all things ocean-related.
mftraveller3500's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
danang's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
charlie_smiles's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.75
mhahn7937's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kon713's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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? Yes
5.0
mmorice's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wonderful book with an interesting insight in Korean history from a woman's perspective. Loved reading about the matriarchical culture of diving in Jeju. Very intense scenes describing the war repercussions on their island.
Graphic: Child death, War, Body horror, Colonisation, Genocide, Physical abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Police brutality, Rape, Torture, Sexual violence, and Racism
katiekyns's review against another edition
evvaarose's review against another edition
5.0
made me cry so many times, would highly recommend. i learned so much and now i have a new fixation on the haenyeo. a completely beautiful story
agrinczel's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. I had to struggle to finish this book until about 3/4 of the way when it really took off for me. The diving & culture were really interesting, the relationship stuff felt a little heavy-handed.