Reviews tagging 'Dysphoria'

Yolk by Mary H.K. Choi

21 reviews

michaelion's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

3.75

Fuck I wish I wasn't an only child.

I hate contemporary references in books with a passion but this one isn't that bad.

My only issue is Jayne is constantly said to be an emotional character but reading through I can barely get a sense of her thought process. She does things / takes actions at random,
for example: kicking out jeremy, going with june to the doctor,
and there was no build up or explanation as to why she decided to do those things. Actually it didn't have to be explained, but those moments felt random from a character whose thoughts we're exclusively able to read. Makes the character feel plot-driven as opposed to character-driven, but the story as a whole doesn't feel the same.

I guess my other issue is misused AAVE. But also... Asian American? From Texas? New York transplants? Color me shocked.

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

aishallnot's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging emotional 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

2.5


Expand filter menu Content Warnings

seoulatte's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5


Expand filter menu Content Warnings

knit_the_resistance's review against another edition

Go to review page

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Really well written. I hated both of the characters so much in the beginning, but the arc of their development makes it worth sticking with them. It all makes sense in the end. 

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

yourpervertedneighbor's review against another edition

Go to review page

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

4.0

4 / 5

I have to admit that I really enjoyed reading Yolk. Although I found some of the storytelling and characters to be a bit pretentious and unlikeable, the overall story was very engaging and kept me hooked until the end.

The story is told in a way that keeps you engaged from beginning to end, even if you're not a big fan of the characters. The book explores a range of complex issues, from sisterhood to mental health, and the author handles each one with sensitivity and insight.

While I can see how some readers may not connect with the characters, I found myself invested in their stories and rooting for them throughout the book. I think that Yolk is a great read for anyone who enjoys contemporary fiction with a touch of humor and heart. 


Expand filter menu Content Warnings

halfblood13's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0


Expand filter menu Content Warnings

instalovewithbooks's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This book held on so fast with me the entire time I was reading it. I would put it down for some time, and still, it would be on my mind. I love Choi's writing so much. 

I do wish it wasn't open ended as it was. And I hope we get some insight to what happened to the characters after the surgery, I want to know more about their lives.

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

navayiota's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

What a fucking fantastic book. I relate so much. She went through such horrible things, I just wanted to hold her. The audacity of some characters. I felt it in my soul. As much as the last chapter wants me to love June and their mum, I would never forgive them. I want to imagine a bright future for Jane. She deserves it. My fucking heart.

Expand filter menu Content Warnings

purpleblueraiin's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny reflective 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

4.5


Expand filter menu Content Warnings

annuich's review against another edition

Go to review page

Protagonist making a lot of stupid decisions, kinda toxic family relationship, wish author had written more about the eating disorder part of the story.

Expand filter menu Content Warnings