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miaaa_lenaaa's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Really fucking good,
A perfect example of nonfiction being fictionalised
Short and punchy in the perfect amount
‘The world wants our uterus to be drug-free. Like sacred grounds in a virgin forest.'
A perfect example of nonfiction being fictionalised
Short and punchy in the perfect amount
‘The world wants our uterus to be drug-free. Like sacred grounds in a virgin forest.'
‘The girls stowed away repulsive, frightening experiences with males deep in their hearts without even realising it.’
‘The world had changed a great deal, but the little rules, contracts and customs had not, which meant the world hadn't actually changed at all.’
‘People who pop a painkiller at the smallest hint of a migraine, or who need anaesthetic cream to remove a mole, demand that women giving birth should gladly endure the pain, exhaustion and mortal fear.’
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Pregnancy, Grief, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
stllyltc's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The story was easy to follow as it provided a background of the character's childhood to adulthood, which brought up instances that were relatable and to the notion of being a woman. While I was reading, it was really interesting and informative as the plot could flow in the same way as how manuscripts in K-dramas work from home, middle, and high school settings to college, job life, and marriage. The novel itself included statistics and references on the gender gap and dynamics when it came to the treatment of men and women. The experiences are so real that they tug at the heart. Now in the 21st century, it continues to happen. It also spoke of Korean culture when it came to senior-junior relationships at work and superstitions when it came to pregnancy, some of which I picked up from watching films. Ending the book brought about issues within society in general about women, marriage, maternity, child birth, and childcare, the aftereffects of giving up plenty of things, which makes you more aware not only of others but of yourself. It irked me how it also ended up misogynistically, whether that was intentional or not.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Misogyny, Medical content, Mental illness, Vomit, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Death, and Pregnancy
jazzlibrariansbookcase's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
Interesting red, very different from what I normally go for. Extremely enlightening ideas about how women have been treated in other countries, how they are still seeking equality. It made me rage at points considering how everything happened to Kim through her childhood, how her brother got all the best food, how she was put down by the males in her life. Even as an adult, it was heart breaking to read of her struggles with sexism at work and her motherhood. Quite an interesting read
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Death, Gaslighting, and Grief
moonbin's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Grief, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcohol, Infertility, Miscarriage, Abortion, and Cursing
veganecurrywurst's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Ein wirklich wichtiges und informatives Buch, das Einblick in die stark patriachale und extrem konservative Gesellschaft Koreas gibt. Kein Wunder, dass das Buch so "kontrovers" ist. Kim Jiyoung repräsentiert das Schicksal vieler Frauen in und außerhalb Koreas.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Mental illness, Pregnancy, and Sexism
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Stalking
Minor: Abortion, Infertility, Pedophilia, and Grief
sillyduckie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Emotional abuse, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Child abuse, Grief, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
nicejewishgrl's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A quick read that offers insight into Korean culture and views of mental health. I would highly recommend this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Forced institutionalization, Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Mental illness, and Grief
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