Quiet, mundane and celebrates women in every form. Be it in girlhood, motherhood, old age , in different stages of life and different circumstances; its a portrayal of strength and resilience with the kindness and warmth that can only be provided by a woman. Its a collection of short stories that is a reflection of society in different stages of life, some coming with their own circumstances and going through the complex relationships between parent, child and sibling. Its the story of braveness to fight violence with grace and flair, and its a collection that I will definitely remember for a very long time.

Miss Kim Knows is a collection of 8 short stories that varies throughout. There is no story that is similar with another, and I had loved how that the messages from each stories are almost subtle and yet it leaves a mark after finishing each one. I liked how Miss Cho Nam Joo is still staying true with her "Me-Too Movement" whilst making each story has different voices throughout. Each story has their own strengths and for me, it made a pretty solid collection. Lowkey, my ratings for each story is all above 4🌟 and that is definitely saying something :')

Some of my thoughts for each story:

1. Under The Plum Tree - 4.85🌟

Of old age, sisterhood and parts and parcels of ageing and growing old and being a caretaker. Its of motherhood in a different form, the portrayal of complex relationship between families and the love of sisters. I cried for this one. It honestly took me by surprise how much I appreciated the first story.

2. Dead Set - 4🌟

This one had an unreliable narrator but it was definitely one that was almost ironic in its own way. We go through a writer who is labeled a "feminist" handling her "antis". There were parts that got me "lol-ing" but I somewhat enjoyed this. A tad weird and confusing but still good.

3. Runaway - 4.25🌟

This one was just sad. It left us the readers to wonder who is at fault. Also ironic how one family goes away but then the rest of the family got closer. Its the portrayal of a complex relationship between families and how resilient someone can be.

4. Miss Kim Knows - 4.75🌟

Lowkey this one had me chuckling so much. Its a depiction of female-in-rage, but making it subtle and quiet. The injustice and blatant discrimination in the workplace is one that is not uncommon in our world nowadays and I love that its always highlighted in stories. I also loved how Cho Nam Joo wrote on the hardships of youth to survive in a cut-throat world. This one was definitely entertaining at best.

5. Dear Hyunnam Oppa - 4.85🌟

Another example of what women in rage and fed up with your bs can do. The story is written in a letter form and good lord I was SATISFIED AF after finishing this. Its a story of a woman with constant discrimination and gaslighting that she had to endure from her boyfriend and good lord I was so frustrated reading this but it felt LIBERATING when this story ended. **cues song edit : How I Love Being A Woman**

6. Night of Aurora - ∞🌟

By far my FAVOURITE from this collection . Its told in such a mundane way and yet, the dreams and aspirations, the feelings of being a woman. The need and liberation when you wanted to wish for something and the relationship of women across generations. I love this with all my heart and I just bawled my heart out. I want to go see the aurora too.

7. Grown-Up Girl - 4.85🌟

A story that is a definition of "celebrating womens wrongs and womens rights." Lowkey can't even be mad because the girl had did something that requires braveness and I for one applauded her for it.

8. Puppy Love 2020 - 4.25🌟

This story got me AWWWWW ://// at every few pages. Its a portrayal of innocence in the midst of uncertainty and the hardships that comes with having going through the big emotions.

Overall, I had enjoyed this collection of short stories very much. Its a story of women in various voices. Its a story of family relationships. Its a story of discrimination and violence that reflects the real society. But all in all, its a story that is a story of liberation.

Personal Ratings : 4.5🌟 overall

Thank you to @Definitelybooks for this copy!