Review by heartcolored - Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

heartcolored 's review for:

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo

5.0

informative reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

I was actually surprised that Jiyoung's personality disorder that was mentioned at the beginning was not the main focus of the story. Instead, it focuses on the horrible experiences that Jiyoung went through as a woman from childhood to marriage. Even though the setting was in Korea and mostly in the late 1980s, I still related to almost every situation that was mentioned throughout the story. This only proves that the oppression of women is still prevalent even in the modern times. It's also disturbing that the horrible experiences that Jiyoung went through is a universal experience for every woman from the harassment to discrimination at the workplace. I feel like this book should be a required reading for every men out there so they can have a glimpse of how difficult it is to be a woman in a patriarchal society.

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