Reviews

Moms by Yeong-shin Ma

mekeisha's review

funny lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Violence, and Sexual assault

mfmurray11's review

funny sad tense fast-paced

3.5

kidzikcan's review

4.0

These bitches are feisty!!! Really interesting read and a brief peek into the lives of middle-aged Korean moms. I was really surprised to learn the author wasn't one of the moms! They all felt very much like real people, despite the difference in culture/location I swear I'd know some of these women.

I felt really bad for Lee Soyeon, she really deserves a better boyfriend lol

rj27's review

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

4.0

thespicylemon's review

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.0

jennnm's review

adventurous funny hopeful informative slow-paced

• 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? Yes

4.0

bitterseason's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

pharmadelica's review

5.0

Best book I've ever read where nothing happens.

Go get this now!

marzi's review

funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

bluestarfish's review

5.0

The author asked his mother to fill out a blank notebook detailing her life and thoughts and from that he created this graphic novel - a response to the question what is it like to be a middle-aged woman (in South Korea). The women, the mums of the title, move through their lives that involve night clubs and picket lines as well as navigating rubbish boyfriends and adult children who still live at home.

The black and white drawings are detailed and atmospheric and full of the emotional landscape of the friends/rivals of the main character Lee Soyeon.

Translator: Janet Hong