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navayiota's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
It's not often that a book strikes you. This book struck me, a perfectly worded criticism of society's attitude towards women. The author triggered emotions in me that were unpleasant and unwelcome, but that I have to analyse eventually, because the world will never let me forget them. I am appalled, yet again, by the actions of people who see others as toys to abuse and throw away once we are no longer of use. I got chills at the ending. This should be essential reading. I'll be visiting more of Cho Nam-Joo's bibliography in the future.
Graphic: Misogyny, Stalking, Sexism, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Bullying, Infertility, Alcohol, Medical content, and Mental illness
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
sinnabeanz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Sexism
Moderate: Abortion, Bullying, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Miscarriage, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Suicide attempt
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