A review by alleya
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo

reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This book has very little plot. It is a catalog of all the sexist injustices in this woman's life, and an illustration of her inability to break free of the sexist societal norms. None of the injustices or microaggressions listed would be a surprise to any woman. I was hoping for these themes to be told more subtly through plot, but maybe the stark simplicity was better suited to the author's aims. 

I had a mixed reaction to the book for about the first 3/4. I felt like the ideas were important, but that the book didn't tell me anything new as a woman. However, the last quarter of the book left more of an impression on me and I think I will find myself thinking about this book again in the future.
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