Reviews tagging 'Emotional abuse'

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo

44 reviews

pigeonpersona's review against another edition

informative sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

An exposé of the sexism in Korean society from the point of view of one women. This was an enlightening and infuriating read that I breezed through quite quickly. The main character's frustrations were palpable and agonizing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Emotional abuse

dollhousebooks's review

informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny

Minor: Miscarriage, Mental illness, and Emotional abuse

ninahuynh's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective 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? No

5.0

The twist at the end bringing us back to the first chapter. As a woman, the intense misogyny Kim Jiyoung faces is all too familiar- and angering. Cho Nam-Joo really did well in placing the reader in Kim's shoes without a even using the first-person. A must read!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Bullying

lestatsoul's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Classism, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Abortion, and Body shaming

rachelizx's review against another edition

informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

Minor: Miscarriage

claudiamacpherson's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny

Minor: Vomit, Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Miscarriage, and Bullying

unoriginalinspiration's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This beautiful, painfully relatable book talks about the unaddressed, "insignificant" dismissed ways in which a woman is discriminated against her whole life. While pertaining to most Asian countries, the author specifically addresses this concern with respect to Korea, and the way things are dealt with and handled there. This fictional story, focusing on not-so-fictional problems is a must read. The poetic, unrestrained rage one feels while reading this is proof of how good the writing is, and makes you think about all the injustices we let slide away. Down to the smallest fact of not having received what your male sibling receives without having to ask, Working hard to achieve goals men have been able to reach easily, and then being reprimanded for it subtly. About how familial relationships and societal standards tie down someone with a lot of potential, taking away their right to chose. About marriage, and motherhood. Kim Jiyoung represents a Korean everywoman, and I'm sure, a small part of each one of us. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Murder, Alcohol, Misogyny, and Pregnancy

deem4's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Mental illness

Minor: Bullying

taulkstoomuch's review against another edition

challenging reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

The ending of this book was so infuriating but the more I thought about it, the more I realised that this is such a good depiction of misogyny. Some people will see the problems right in front of their face but still not be able to realise that they are an active part of the issue. 

Such an insightful book, I devoured it within a day. I already have a passion for translated fiction and this has definitely part of the reason why. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny

Moderate: Sexual harassment

Minor: Stalking, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, and Mental illness

georgiam06's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

so worth the read, for any woman.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexism, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment