Scan barcode
cutepatzie'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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Stalking, and Pregnancy
taulkstoomuch's review against another edition
- 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
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.
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Stalking, and Pregnancy
laurareads87's review against another edition
- 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? No
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual violence, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Mental illness, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Minor: Miscarriage and Abortion
yourpervertedneighbor'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
"Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982" is a book that left me with mixed feelings. As a woman, it was definitely anxiety-inducing to read about the pressures of culture and society the main character faced. However, while the book is meant to read like a case study (which I found to be an innovative approach to storytelling) I felt that it was a bit "unfinished" in parts.
The book is about the life of Kim Jiyoung, a woman living in South Korea, and her experiences of sexism and discrimination. The story is told through a series of vignettes, which show the various stages of her life and the ways in which she was treated differently because of her gender.
While I appreciated the book's attempt to shed light on the issue of gender inequality, I felt that some parts of the book were lacking in detail and depth. There were times when I wanted more information about certain events or characters, but the book moved on too quickly.
Overall, "Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982" was an interesting read, but it fell short in some areas. I would rate it a 3 out of 5 stars. While the book does have its flaws, it raises important issues that are worth discussing. It's not an easy read, but it's one that I think is important for everyone, especially women, to read and reflect on.
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, Sexism, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
rhianonw's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Mental illness, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
astap's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Mental illness, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
kejianming'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? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming, Toxic relationship, and Abortion
patslibrary'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? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Hate crime, Misogyny, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Body shaming, Mental illness, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Abortion
franzi_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Abortion
kayesomething'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? No
3.75
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, and Sexism
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault, Stalking, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Body shaming, Miscarriage, and Abortion