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3.83 AVERAGE

slow-paced

underwhelmed
emotional hopeful

A character-driven book lead by 5 women with vastly different lives that are somehow intertwined, giving each of them the hope they need to look to tomorrow, instead of just today.
dark informative sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

When I picked this book up, I expected it to be about the strict beauty standards set for women and the booming industry it has created.
Well, we got a glimpse of that & more; an open window to the life of working South Korean women and an exploration of their problems navigating a world that is working against them from the start( although at some points it did felt like we were going off of a checklist).
An interesting read nonetheless.
challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

4h, 58m

A super interesting insight into South Korean culture, social hierarchies and beauty standards. I only wish it had been slightly longer & delved a little deeper, but overall a super enjoyable read! 

Interesting, engaging writing but would recommend this more if you're into the culture of Korea.
adventurous dark tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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hopeful reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes