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justreads93's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
3.5
I feel like I got click baited with this book. I thought I was getting a book about Marilyn’s time in Korea during her USO tour told through the perspective of her translator. Instead Marilyn is a side character and really more of a framing device for the main character to tell her harrowing story.
I really don’t know how I feel about the book itself; I think if I had known what I was getting into I would have liked it more. This is a story that is worth telling and worth reading. I feel like I rarely see stories set during the Korean War and this short book was a fascinating character study. But it’s not the book I had wanted to read.
I really don’t know how I feel about the book itself; I think if I had known what I was getting into I would have liked it more. This is a story that is worth telling and worth reading. I feel like I rarely see stories set during the Korean War and this short book was a fascinating character study. But it’s not the book I had wanted to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Self harm, Infidelity, Death, War, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, and Child death
kmsander4's review
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A quick read but a story that draws you in nonetheless. I felt for all of the characters in this story from Alice to Marilyn to Min-hwan to Joseph and everyone in between.
War is messy. It leaves people destroyed for years and generations to come. And the ripple effect is never ending.
A heartfelt story of grief and pain and reaching a point of acceptance.
War is messy. It leaves people destroyed for years and generations to come. And the ripple effect is never ending.
A heartfelt story of grief and pain and reaching a point of acceptance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Gun violence, and Suicide
Minor: Child death, Drug abuse, and Drug use
twin1's review
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, and War
gollibee's review
challenging
dark
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The writing was effective and in many areas, unique and even breath-taking, but the plot left me wanting something different. Also, content warning galore! Be sure to check before starting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Blood, Death, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, War, and Suicide
Moderate: Self harm, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Abortion and Incest
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