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wheelyautistic's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.75
vanfox723's review against another edition
5.0
Such a phenomenal but heartbreaking story. The things that happened to her happened in the early 21st century and that is pathetic. The fact that women are still treated as property in this day and age infuriates me. This child was exploited for years just trying to to get to a place where she could have access to food and not go hungry. I really don't understand why and how corrupt leaders can stay in power in any country. There are more citizens than there are leaders in all countries, so why, WHY, do we (collectively) allow these atrocities to happen to our fellow humans?? I am so glad that she made her way to the freedom she craved and can only hope her future is amazing.
lmkanne96's review against another edition
5.0
I had to stop reading this book for, unbeknownst to me, TWO YEARS, because it was so sad and intense. The truth of what happens in countries around the world can be heartbreaking.
skakis's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
5.0
kwilke32's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
alees's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
5.0
Absolutely incredible and inspiring story. A must read.
al_sharnaqi's review against another edition
5.0
I have just finished reading this book as I was devouring it as if I have not read books in years!
I would not lie, reading this story didn't shock me much as an average person would be frightened of the horrific life and terror she has gone through to survive. I have a similar story of my own that contributed in making reading this story less shocking!
When it comes to reading, you would notice the simplicity in the written language she used to write the book. I do not know if she intended to be that simple or if it happened just because she was not as advanced in the language as she could be in the coming years. However, this made me think about whether she wrote the story originally in the English language or if it has been translated from the Korean language as I am assuming. Nevertheless, for the bravery she came out with to write and speak up about all that happened, besides all that could happen just as she speaks, I recommend reading this to all my friends and I would give my appreciation to her, anywhere as possible.
I would not lie, reading this story didn't shock me much as an average person would be frightened of the horrific life and terror she has gone through to survive. I have a similar story of my own that contributed in making reading this story less shocking!
When it comes to reading, you would notice the simplicity in the written language she used to write the book. I do not know if she intended to be that simple or if it happened just because she was not as advanced in the language as she could be in the coming years. However, this made me think about whether she wrote the story originally in the English language or if it has been translated from the Korean language as I am assuming. Nevertheless, for the bravery she came out with to write and speak up about all that happened, besides all that could happen just as she speaks, I recommend reading this to all my friends and I would give my appreciation to her, anywhere as possible.