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A review by ninahuynh
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The twist at the end bringing us back to the first chapter. As a woman, the intense misogyny Kim Jiyoung faces is all too familiar- and angering. Cho Nam-Joo really did well in placing the reader in Kim's shoes without a even using the first-person. A must read!
Graphic: Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Bullying