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Quero morrer, mas também quero comer tteokbokki by Baek Se-hee

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karenbultiauw's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

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hippolyta_vi's review against another edition

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3.0

I went into this book fully knowing that the reviews I've seen call this book "okay." And it really was. I'm not discounting that it hasn't helped people but I think the way it was written and told could've been more effective.

For example, having stories intermixed with the therapy sessions and reflections could've given the reader more insight into the author and how she actually interacts with people. I never felt like I truly knew her and so I never truly cared. Overall, even though its a nonfiction piece, I wish the storytelling was more creative.

Additionally, the therapist felt robotic and having the insert at the end of the therapists own reflection made me realize that this book is kind of unfair to them. They admit to consenting to being recorded without thought and were embarassed by their portrayal.

I also skimmed all the mini essays at the end of the book. They felt to be hammering home the obvious lessons that were told through the therapy sessions. It doesn't give the readers enough credit imo.

I'd still recommend this to anyone struggling with similar mental health issues as the author but it wasn't for me.

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parasolcrafter's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful fast-paced

4.0

this book wasnt what i thought it was going to be when i went into it (story-telling wise!) but it was a really interesting & raw look into one persons life and her struggles and how she tries to overcome it with therapy and medication and how it isnt a quick, immediate fix like some people think it is

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yaoipaddle's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced

3.5

3.5 stars

Better than I thought. I read it in about one day!

I really related to Se-hee at times and it is always nice to feel seen. What I really liked was this just bringing back memories of sessions with my own therapist.

I didn't like how the front had the mix of essays and transcripts but then it abruptly stopped and only had essays at the end. I wish it was more evenly spaced out. I am not sure if all the essays at the end were added in the translated version or later releases. I would like to know.

If you like memoirs and have been a 20-something year old woman with low self esteem you may like this. To be honest I find Se-hee including parts about herself that I didn't really like made the book feel more honest. Not like we have to fully like someone to like their book. Kinda the whole point and weird if you feel like you have to.

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