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alleya's review against another edition
reflective
sad
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? No
4.0
This book has very little plot. It is a catalog of all the sexist injustices in this woman's life, and an illustration of her inability to break free of the sexist societal norms. None of the injustices or microaggressions listed would be a surprise to any woman. I was hoping for these themes to be told more subtly through plot, but maybe the stark simplicity was better suited to the author's aims.
I had a mixed reaction to the book for about the first 3/4. I felt like the ideas were important, but that the book didn't tell me anything new as a woman. However, the last quarter of the book left more of an impression on me and I think I will find myself thinking about this book again in the future.
I had a mixed reaction to the book for about the first 3/4. I felt like the ideas were important, but that the book didn't tell me anything new as a woman. However, the last quarter of the book left more of an impression on me and I think I will find myself thinking about this book again in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Stalking
ayowtf's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Cho Nam-Joo is a force to be reckoned with. The entire storm even.
A large part of this book made me feel a flurry of emotions. So much, that I developed a migraine in between reading it. Her novel perfectly describes the socially conservative nature of South Korea, while also detailing the difficulties of being a first time mother. Similarly, the book perfectly describes the disconnect between genders (in relation to workplace violence, and pregnancy).
The beginning was hard to follow in the beginning, as it read like a infographic. However, it picked up greatly. I wasn’t able to put it down (despite that migraine I mentioned). If you want a book that will stick with you, this is it.
A large part of this book made me feel a flurry of emotions. So much, that I developed a migraine in between reading it. Her novel perfectly describes the socially conservative nature of South Korea, while also detailing the difficulties of being a first time mother. Similarly, the book perfectly describes the disconnect between genders (in relation to workplace violence, and pregnancy).
The beginning was hard to follow in the beginning, as it read like a infographic. However, it picked up greatly. I wasn’t able to put it down (despite that migraine I mentioned). If you want a book that will stick with you, this is it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Violence, and Mental illness
Minor: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
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