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yasmeexn's review against another edition
4.0
wow this was really good. it really portrayed the struggles of woman in korea especially when it comes to equality, careers, motherhood, etc. thank u namjoon for the book rec
yunudotepub's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
female rage sounds. that's it. that's the review
hallformusic's review against another edition
3.0
felt too short to accomplish what it’s trying to do. ending was abrupt. writing had moments of greatness.
lyyyn's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.75
issameds's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
It’s one of those books you have to take some time to absorb. Definitely worth the read, nice and quick. Thought-provoking and educational in a way.
alayneorgana's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
chamu_yenigalla's review against another edition
5.0
This book follows Kim Jiyoung through her childhood, adolescence, adulthood and marriage. There is no particular story in this book but just about the most common things happened to Kim jiyoung during different periods of her life but with the systematic and casual misgony happening in the society.
Ever wonder a book with the most detached and monotone style can make u feel disturbed and angry. Okay then this book can tick that box. I felt everybody should read this book once in their life to think about the granted things women are doing for them in their lifes. The book was set up in Korea but the experiences of Jiyoung were universal especially when I saw reviews of the book before reading this I saw the similar experiences of the people around the world sharing it in the reviews rather than talking about the book which can explains how much they related to it.
Yes overt sexism is undercontrol right now but the casual misgony is still lingering even now!!!
Ever wonder a book with the most detached and monotone style can make u feel disturbed and angry. Okay then this book can tick that box. I felt everybody should read this book once in their life to think about the granted things women are doing for them in their lifes. The book was set up in Korea but the experiences of Jiyoung were universal especially when I saw reviews of the book before reading this I saw the similar experiences of the people around the world sharing it in the reviews rather than talking about the book which can explains how much they related to it.
Yes overt sexism is undercontrol right now but the casual misgony is still lingering even now!!!
cosilesai's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
the_sunken_library's review against another edition
5.0
"I suffered deathly pain having our child. My routine, my career, my dreams, my entire life, my self - I gave it all up to raise our child. And I've become vermin. What do I do now?"
Originally published in 2016, this is a must read for anyone and everyone. Brutally exposing the systematic and cultural misogynism embedded within Korean society, this novella tells the story of Kim Jiyoung; a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a woman, all of these and yet so much more.
Fascinating, horrifying and utterly necessary.
Originally published in 2016, this is a must read for anyone and everyone. Brutally exposing the systematic and cultural misogynism embedded within Korean society, this novella tells the story of Kim Jiyoung; a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a woman, all of these and yet so much more.
Fascinating, horrifying and utterly necessary.