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

emotional informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

Kim Jiyoung, born 1982 is the story of a Korean woman navigating her life in a man's world. We visit her throughout different stages in her life. In each turn, she, and Korean women alike face discrimination and misogyny. All of which seems to be socially accepted or at least a losing battle if concerned about. Throughout this book, Cho Nam-Joo adds footnotes to link articles and research papers reminding you that this is no fictional story. This book may be fiction but the story within the pages rings true for Korean women as this is the society they live in. 

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