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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
THANK YOU RACHEL FOR THIS BOOK.
honestly, i wasn't sure what's exactly going on until the very last part of the book. i guess this was part of Mary Choi's intention.
I've never experienced ED, nor do I have a sister, also am not a Korean-American.
But the self-destructiveness. I can feel it in my bones.
And my tears started steaming down the second I saw "Umma" in the last chapter. Maybe it's because I've read Crying in H-Mart, I had a better understanding of Korean-Americans. And "umma" always has a soft spot in my heart. I miss my mom.
No comment on the Patrick line. Sounds like a fuckboi name for an Asian-American. Also as much as he's too good to be true to Jayne, I don't know how I feel about him.
Will soon come back and read it the second time. I feel like I missed a lot of things while I was just trying to figure out what this book is about. Although the ending answered a lot of questions, it was a very sudden and almost lazy ending that Umma just told her everything...
But anyway, at least the ending was hopeful.
honestly, i wasn't sure what's exactly going on until the very last part of the book. i guess this was part of Mary Choi's intention.
I've never experienced ED, nor do I have a sister, also am not a Korean-American.
But the self-destructiveness. I can feel it in my bones.
And my tears started steaming down the second I saw "Umma" in the last chapter. Maybe it's because I've read Crying in H-Mart, I had a better understanding of Korean-Americans. And "umma" always has a soft spot in my heart. I miss my mom.
No comment on the Patrick line. Sounds like a fuckboi name for an Asian-American. Also as much as he's too good to be true to Jayne, I don't know how I feel about him.
Will soon come back and read it the second time. I feel like I missed a lot of things while I was just trying to figure out what this book is about. Although the ending answered a lot of questions, it was a very sudden and almost lazy ending that Umma just told her everything...
But anyway, at least the ending was hopeful.
I persevered with this after feeling like it was too American-y, too cheesy, too young adult. I didn’t enjoy the protagonist. However It resonated with me in other ways. Choi has written a beautiful story about being Korean in America, about illness and love and the turbulence of family.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Relatable and Edgy
Really good book. Sarcastic and extremely relatable as a sister with a little brother. Super current, heartbreaking and also lovely at the same time.
Really good book. Sarcastic and extremely relatable as a sister with a little brother. Super current, heartbreaking and also lovely at the same time.
I had such high hopes for this book. It was beautifully written, and definitely touched on some really heavy topics, so beware of that and maybe look up any trigger warnings when thinking about reading this.
This book was very focused on the personal relationships between June and Jayne, and not very focused on the plot. With that being said, if you’re someone who likes a definite ending, don’t read this. It felt very unfinished to me and I wanted answers on the big issues that were brought up.
I did really enjoy seeing June and Jayne’s relationship change over the course of the book, and also their relationship with their parents, who live in another state.
I do recommend this book. Mary H.K. Choi is a beautiful writer, and it’s a very interesting story.
This book was very focused on the personal relationships between June and Jayne, and not very focused on the plot. With that being said, if you’re someone who likes a definite ending, don’t read this. It felt very unfinished to me and I wanted answers on the big issues that were brought up.
I did really enjoy seeing June and Jayne’s relationship change over the course of the book, and also their relationship with their parents, who live in another state.
I do recommend this book. Mary H.K. Choi is a beautiful writer, and it’s a very interesting story.
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
every person in this novel was insufferable and unlikable and messy - but as a messy person from a messy family myself i could relate a lot while also appreciating how raw and realistic everything and everyone was
i didn't expect the story to "mainly" revolve about the main characters eating disorder and her lovelife and wish it would've focused more on the family and the relationship and complex dynamic between the sisters but it ended up making me feel a lot of different emotions i still have to sort out
i didn't expect the story to "mainly" revolve about the main characters eating disorder and her lovelife and wish it would've focused more on the family and the relationship and complex dynamic between the sisters but it ended up making me feel a lot of different emotions i still have to sort out
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Blood
Moderate: Vomit