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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
*4.5
one of the short physical books i bought a few days ago to get out of my post-vacation reading slump.
this is definitely a highlight of my reading year so far. i loved the very simple, matter-of-fact writing style - so poigniant! - and the author's incredible talent for conveying very complex situations of discrimination to make the reader grasp the dynamic and the victim's emotions. i really enjoyed that she explicitly talks not only about individual or systemic instances of oppression, but both of them and especially the way they interlock. there was a lot to learn for a foreigner like me about south korean society in general and it's gender relations in particular, but many of jiyoung's experiences also resonated on a very personal level, as they are probably pretty universal for afab and feminzed people all over the world.
i enjoyed the twist for the epilogue, but i think the ending felt a bit rushed. i understand that there is no resolution and that this is the point, but even then something bugged me - i can't quite put my finger on it though. very minor complaint there, however, so big rec overall!
one of the short physical books i bought a few days ago to get out of my post-vacation reading slump.
this is definitely a highlight of my reading year so far. i loved the very simple, matter-of-fact writing style - so poigniant! - and the author's incredible talent for conveying very complex situations of discrimination to make the reader grasp the dynamic and the victim's emotions. i really enjoyed that she explicitly talks not only about individual or systemic instances of oppression, but both of them and especially the way they interlock. there was a lot to learn for a foreigner like me about south korean society in general and it's gender relations in particular, but many of jiyoung's experiences also resonated on a very personal level, as they are probably pretty universal for afab and feminzed people all over the world.
i enjoyed the twist for the epilogue, but i think the ending felt a bit rushed. i understand that there is no resolution and that this is the point, but even then something bugged me - i can't quite put my finger on it though. very minor complaint there, however, so big rec overall!
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
really interesting book which has given me a greater understanding of gender inequality and discrimination in korea !
Necesaria lectura para entender La Vegetariana.
Es un libro demasiado plano y frÃo, pese a ello consiguió enfadarme a niveles insospechados.
Es un libro demasiado plano y frÃo, pese a ello consiguió enfadarme a niveles insospechados.
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
reflective