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

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I believe every woman should read this book at least once in their lives, but be sure to check the trigger warnings first. I really enjoyed it and appreciated that the author conducted thorough research, even including citations and footnotes. The book sheds light on many important issues and experiences that women face, making it both eye-opening and relatable. I really, really want to give it 5 stars, but as a fellow woman, a few aspects of Kim Jiyoung's mindset bothered me. Some of her decisions and thoughts just didn't resonate with me. Additionally, the ending didn’t seem plausible to me, which left me feeling a bit unsatisfied. Despite these points, I would still highly recommend it.