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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
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For me, personally, as a memoirist, and also a reader, I felt like the beginning half of the memoir is at odds with the later half. It lays the foundations, sure, but I think instead those foundations could be told in context of why these chapters are important. So much of the first half is telling; why does it matter? We get the answer to that question after her first institutionalization which is why the latter half is more compelling and (I would argue) important.
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i’m so glad i picked this up at the book store on a whim. so well written and powerful! i loved this one
The title was perfect for how the book was written. I do think the author picked a weird spot to end the book.
ngl this felt like a more honest version of crying at h mart. song is a beautiful writer. maybe it’s because my own life parallels so much of hers, but i haven’t read a book where i felt more seen.
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Thank you to Simon & Shuster for a copy of this book in exchange for a review. Docile is a compilation of memoirs about Hyeseung Song's immigration to America from South Korea. We read about the obstacles she has been dealt, and Docile is a very deep and emotional read. This memoir discusses the subjects of racism, mental health, relationship development, and trauma.
I would highly recommend this. I'm not super acquainted with rating memoirs, but I thought this one was really good. I like reading about people's life experiences that are a lot different than mine. During this read I felt every emotion, and I eventually teared up at the end. The writing was great, and everything was fleshed out well.
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medium-paced