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Please Look After Mother by Kyung-sook Shin
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Insightful in terms of Motherhood and sacrifices made by mothers and women that go unseen. Revolves around the idea of kin-keeping. It was an eye-opening read regarding familial relationships and loss. Each chapter is from the perspective of a different family member, helps you feel connected to the plot.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief and Alcoholism
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Incredibly informative and quite upsetting upon reflection that there is a shared societal misogynistic attitude regarding women and motherhood no matter the country.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Abortion and Classism
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