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A review by cordiallybarbara
The Girl Who Wrote Loneliness by Kyung-sook Shin
4.0
On a scale of cotton candy to Brussels sprouts, The Girl Who Wrote Loneliness by Kyung-Sook Shin is a pint of Ben & Jerry's Coconut 7 Layer Bar ice cream. Creamy with nuts, fudge swirl, caramel, and graham cracker, every bite offers something different. You'll spoon your way to the bottom of the pint before you know it.
A teenage girl arrives in Seoul to begin working at a factory and pursue her dream of education to become a writer. Set in Korea’s industrial sweatshops of the 1970s, this story unravels with an up-close look at family dynamics, dream chasing, and exploitation. As the story flips between past and present, the reader is offered a full picture of the life of the character from teenage years to adulthood and the processing of her life.
I admit that I chose this book solely based on the title. I was intrigued by what the story could be for someone who "wrote loneliness," and I admit that the story often left me in a state of loneliness myself. The way that the author chose to write the story created a lot of distance between the character and the reader. This was not an easy read as it pressed you in close to the smell of humanity, but I'm glad that I took the time to listen to it on audiobook.
If you enjoy exploring the history and experiences of other cultures and countries, The Girl Who Wrote Loneliness is for you.
A teenage girl arrives in Seoul to begin working at a factory and pursue her dream of education to become a writer. Set in Korea’s industrial sweatshops of the 1970s, this story unravels with an up-close look at family dynamics, dream chasing, and exploitation. As the story flips between past and present, the reader is offered a full picture of the life of the character from teenage years to adulthood and the processing of her life.
I admit that I chose this book solely based on the title. I was intrigued by what the story could be for someone who "wrote loneliness," and I admit that the story often left me in a state of loneliness myself. The way that the author chose to write the story created a lot of distance between the character and the reader. This was not an easy read as it pressed you in close to the smell of humanity, but I'm glad that I took the time to listen to it on audiobook.
If you enjoy exploring the history and experiences of other cultures and countries, The Girl Who Wrote Loneliness is for you.