Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

tw: sexism, misogyny, sexual harassment, depression, mentions of suicide and miscarriage.

this book is definitely a new favorite. it is one i would love to purchase a physical copy, reread, and annotate. i would recommend this book to everyone to read. it's such a beautiful and powerful novel. i got so frustrated and infuriated at some of the situations that happened that i almost threw my kindle across the room.

this is a story about misogyny in the workplace, gender roles in a family, and forced motherhood. i really felt for jiyoung having to give up so much to live a “normal” life for a woman. women have always had to give up so much for these gender roles that are passed down from generations. between not getting a good positions in the workplace, having to give up your life and dreams for a child, or being seen as an object to men. damn we can't ever win.

jiyoung's story is one that we could all relate to someway or another. it shows us how far we've come but also how much work we still need to do to be seen as equals.