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A review by hgullegrogan
I Want to Die But I Want to Eat Tteokpokki by Baek Se-hee
Did not finish book.
slow-paced
0.0
As a rule, I don't write negative reviews for books I haven't finished if my issue lies in the author's writing style. However, the issues I have with this book extend far past its stylistic approach (which I thought was severely lacking). This book is a series of transcripts between the author and her therapist. Other than present these transcripts, the book does not elaborate on the author's internal monologue or growth, so I really don't think this should be considered a memoir. My biggest issue is that this book is partially considered "self help", but the author's therapist is incompetent and unprofessional. Here are a few direct quotes of her therapist (speaking towards or about her):
"Your anxiety can become a burden to others."
"...I think the way you go about it is perhaps a little...childish?"
"[Author] But how do I stop myself from feeling ordinary and pitiful?
[Therapist] Is that something we necessarily need to fix?
[Author] But I want to love myself."
I was blown away by some of the absurd advice her therapist gave her--much of it more harmful than helpful to share. The title of this book drew me in, but that's one of the few good things about this book.
"Your anxiety can become a burden to others."
"...I think the way you go about it is perhaps a little...childish?"
"[Author] But how do I stop myself from feeling ordinary and pitiful?
[Therapist] Is that something we necessarily need to fix?
[Author] But I want to love myself."
I was blown away by some of the absurd advice her therapist gave her--much of it more harmful than helpful to share. The title of this book drew me in, but that's one of the few good things about this book.