Reviews

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo

yuukat's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

brolonizer's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

olivartk21's review against another edition

5.0

Such a good read, as well as educational

I truly enjoy reading this book, and I feel so much sympathy for Kim Jiyoung as I observe how her life transitions from childhood, to adolescence, to finally adulthood, and in the end motherhood. I feel like this book offers a space for people to understand just how difficult it is to be an adult, let alone a woman.

10/10 would recommend.

sarahelsh's review against another edition

informative sad medium-paced

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

5.0

dominiquefragments's review

dark informative reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

Not what I expected. Read more like a non-fiction or a biography than a novel.

daradactyl's review

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy and Sexual harassment

saurphie's review

4.0

i hate men. truly.

endlessabyss's review

challenging emotional informative inspiring sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

genius

lelcopter's review against another edition

challenging informative sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

notlain's review

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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

4.0