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A review by bookcheshirecat
I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Se-hee
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
4.0
“I wonder about others like me, who seem totally fine on the outside but are rotting on the inside, where the rot is this vague state of being not-fine and not-devastated at the same time.”
➽ I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is all about the author's experiences with mental illness. Baek Se-hee has been dealing with anxiety and depression all her life. The story is told in a unique format, as it consists of conversations between the author and her therapist. The writing is quite simple and easy to understand, but I didn't mind that. In my opinion, it suited the story and made it accessible. There were quite a few relatable moments for me, as I also struggle with anxiety. You could tell that the author was willing to open up about a deeply personal topic in order to shed some light on what it's like to live with mental illnesses!
➽ I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki is all about the author's experiences with mental illness. Baek Se-hee has been dealing with anxiety and depression all her life. The story is told in a unique format, as it consists of conversations between the author and her therapist. The writing is quite simple and easy to understand, but I didn't mind that. In my opinion, it suited the story and made it accessible. There were quite a few relatable moments for me, as I also struggle with anxiety. You could tell that the author was willing to open up about a deeply personal topic in order to shed some light on what it's like to live with mental illnesses!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Toxic relationship and Domestic abuse