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A review by librareee
Hurt You by Marie Myung-Ok Lee
3.0
3.5
There is a lot to unpack here. A really great exploration of a Korean-American family caring for a neurodivergent member. The various blatant and subtle connections with "Of Mice and Men" tell you how the story will likely end early on. Even still, the ending is abrupt and shattering. I both appreciated that and didn't care for it. It happened almost too quickly. But, on the other hand, acts of violence happen quickly and unexpectedly. In that way, it made sense.
I appreciated the added layer of the main character's struggle of finding space for herself, family, and friends in a predominantly white suburban town.
A difficult and important read.
There is a lot to unpack here. A really great exploration of a Korean-American family caring for a neurodivergent member. The various blatant and subtle connections with "Of Mice and Men" tell you how the story will likely end early on. Even still, the ending is abrupt and shattering. I both appreciated that and didn't care for it. It happened almost too quickly. But, on the other hand, acts of violence happen quickly and unexpectedly. In that way, it made sense.
I appreciated the added layer of the main character's struggle of finding space for herself, family, and friends in a predominantly white suburban town.
A difficult and important read.