layeredirony's reviews
23 reviews

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

definitely not a light read. felt angry while reading about the different experiences women have under the kind of society we live in, which...i mean...it should incite anger and frustration in its readers! 

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

emotional medium-paced

4.5

cried while reading this - heavy topic and themes, and just very heartbreaking. but also very good ;___:

Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa

emotional hopeful relaxing medium-paced

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

5.0

a quick (though not so light) read! i loved this book so much, especially getting to see the main character change/develop throughout the pages :") couldn't put the book down and easily got sucked into the universe!