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l_lilly_05's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, and Death
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Outing
Minor: Abandonment and Stalking
bek_p87's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I did not expect for this book to impact my emotions the way it did. Min and Yu-jin's interweaved narratives - as one searches for the truth behind the other's death, which is slowly revealed through two different perspectives - portray stark differences between the Korean American and Korean experiences. The pressures each felt were related but very different, and even though I am neither, I could relate to parts of each of their struggles, especially Yu-jin's.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide and Stalking
Moderate: Sexual content, Racism, Homophobia, and Forced institutionalization
caraali's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Stalking, and Death
Minor: Racism
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