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wishfulfillment's review against another edition
2.0
I read 143 out of the 179 pages of this book.
What I liked about it: a quote that stood out to me on page 79 that will become a huge part of my inner narrative from now on, the strength of the author both during her story and while sharing it, how certain passages and chapters were engaging, and how she wrote the triggering scenes in a detached way that allowed the reader not to experience the trauma but still be aware of it.
Why I didn't give it a higher rating: it reminded me too much of others books, I found myself wondering (too often) what I will get out of it, not enough seemed to change or evolve in her life or in her person, and I felt like necessary details and insights were omitted.
Do I recommend it? Yes, to readers who enjoy memoirs.
What I liked about it: a quote that stood out to me on page 79 that will become a huge part of my inner narrative from now on, the strength of the author both during her story and while sharing it, how certain passages and chapters were engaging, and how she wrote the triggering scenes in a detached way that allowed the reader not to experience the trauma but still be aware of it.
Why I didn't give it a higher rating: it reminded me too much of others books, I found myself wondering (too often) what I will get out of it, not enough seemed to change or evolve in her life or in her person, and I felt like necessary details and insights were omitted.
Do I recommend it? Yes, to readers who enjoy memoirs.
nandakandabooks's review
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.0
Tragic insight into the life of a yakuza daughter and how cruel men can be.
Even if they say they love their partner.
I had hoped for more insight into the life of a yakuza or clan dynamics.
Even if they say they love their partner.
I had hoped for more insight into the life of a yakuza or clan dynamics.
vampar's review against another edition
2.0
The review I read about this led me to believe this was going to be far more interesting than it was. I expected to have more detail about her tattoos and the meanings behind them. Mostly the book chronicled hertragic youth. It was an easy read but not all expected it to be.
kthompson9's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.75
nelldiaz's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
3.75
A sad but inspiring story of one women who overcomes what life throws at her
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Rape, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Body shaming
lottielibrary's review
4.75
i love autobiographies in general and this one was very good, it's short and hard to read at times but good!
calais_'s review
dark
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
2.5
I feel so bad because this story is extremely inspiring and insightful but SO badly translated. I hated the writing im so sorry
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Drug abuse
Minor: Adult/minor relationship