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sgksoccer5's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Death and Murder
Minor: Eating disorder and Ableism
caroisreading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Hae-on is a high schooler and is found murdered. Her case has gone cold. Her defining characteristic is her overwhelming beauty, paired with her vapid personality. We switch from the POVs of her younger sister Da-on, and two of her classmates, who each give us pieces to essentially solve the puzzle.
There are big leaps in timeline, and undefined switches in POV, which might be confusing, but I really appreciated the effect it gave -- stumbling around in memories, trying to make sense of it all. Without spoilers, I can say Kwon Yeo-Sun beautifully balanced that fine line with the reader, giving us just enough to understand each character's personality, backstory and role in the murder. You're forced to overcome your own prejudice to see clearly what's right in front of you.
Give this a read if you're in the mood for a short book, Korean authors and stories, and darker plots.
Graphic: Cancer, Fatphobia, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Death, Police brutality, Toxic relationship, Eating disorder, Grief, Violence, and Chronic illness
caitlynes91's review against another edition
4.25
Moderate: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, and Murder
Minor: Ableism, Police brutality, and Classism
karimari237's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Eating disorder, Grief, and Kidnapping
booksandbabble's review against another edition
- 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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood and Murder
Moderate: Cancer and Eating disorder
tristinrose's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Gore, Child death, Violence, Death, Eating disorder, and Murder
Moderate: Kidnapping, Terminal illness, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, and Cancer
Minor: Sexual assault
lynxpardinus's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, Car accident, Grief, Death, Misogyny, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Child death, Classism, Murder, Violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, and Mental illness
Moderate: Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Sexual assault, Ableism, Body shaming, Blood, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Rape and Pedophilia
withlivjones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Grief and Death
Moderate: Murder, Cancer, Death of parent, and Police brutality
Minor: Alcohol, Terminal illness, and Eating disorder
errie's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Grief, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Eating disorder, Kidnapping, and Mental illness
Minor: Cancer
jayisreading's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Grief, Murder, and Death
Moderate: Bullying, Kidnapping, Body shaming, and Cancer
Minor: Ableism and Eating disorder