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zgreyz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.5
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Stalking, Sexual assault, Grief, Gaslighting, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Sexual violence, Medical trauma, and Classism
cami_chai's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Mental illness
Minor: Medical trauma, Stalking, and Pedophilia
crybabybea's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Following Kim Jiyoung's story was heartbreaking, and made even more emotional with the understanding that her fictional experience was common, if not milder, than what most women in South Korea experience. The misogyny she faces starts early and gets worse as she ages, and as a reader, all you can do is watch as it compounds upon her and drives her to madness.
I liked how this was written, with an interesting narrator whose identity is only revealed at the end, and for my first piece of literary fiction, I'm really satisfied that I chose this, and it's sparked for me an interest in literary fiction and translated works.
Graphic: Body shaming, Stalking, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt
elnr00's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Stalking, Sexual harassment, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Violence
scifi_rat's review against another edition
4.75
Prose: 4.5★
Pace: 5★
Concept/Execution: 5★/5★
Characters: 4.75★
Worldbuilding: 4.75★
Ending: 5★
Graphic: Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Sexism
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Violence, Abortion, and Gaslighting
Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Pedophilia, and Vomit
aude's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Stalking and Abortion
cleotheo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Sexism
Moderate: Medical trauma, Body shaming, Stalking, Medical content, and Infidelity
Minor: Miscarriage, Suicide attempt, Death, and Vomit
navayiota's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Stalking, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Bullying, Infertility, Alcohol, Medical content, and Mental illness
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
creamsoda8's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Sexism, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Minor: Stalking
anananan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- A beautiful mix of fictional narration and factual information
- Beautiful pace and the reveal of the pov is the cherry on top
- Omg the fucking ending!!!! Not only did the male doctor relate his own wife to her psychotic patient, but he did not learn form it!!!!! WTFFFFFF IT MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL
- A recommend to anyone i know
- Understood why it was controversial, the hierarchy of gender in workplace, very sensitive topics for the very men-centered society: politics and capitalism
- Really appreciate the footnotes
Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, Stalking, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Miscarriage