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Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo

66 reviews

anananan's review against another edition

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emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

A beautiful mix of fictional narration and factual information
Beautiful pace and the reveal of the pov is the cherry on top
Omg the fucking ending!!!! Not only did the male doctor relate his own wife to her psychotic patient, but he did not learn form it!!!!! WTFFFFFF IT MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL
A recommend to anyone i know
Understood why it was controversial, the hierarchy of gender in workplace, very sensitive topics for the very men-centered society: politics and capitalism
Really appreciate the footnotes

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notthatcosta's review against another edition

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dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

A visceral insight into the life of a 'normal' woman living a 'normal life' in South Korea, and how gendered experiences of inequity and neglect can chip away at a persons' psyche. There is so much care put into crafting the mundanity that masks the horrors of the story.

As a queer man who doesn't want children, it was humbling to read about the toll just living and existing in 'regular' society can take, even in a different geographical context.

So much about South Korea is romanticised through a Western lens, so it was interesting to read this perspective, even if it doesn't necessarily speak for everyone (obviously).

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phoenixalphie's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative sad tense

Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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flaminghotchertos's review against another edition

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emotional reflective tense slow-paced

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

4.5

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marianaribeiro's review against another edition

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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? It's complicated

3.75

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kamikakushi's review against another edition

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emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

3.25

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axel_p's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

I found the subject of the book very interesting and will be looking further into sexism in Korea.
I liked following Jiyoung's life and what she experienced.

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