this was very relatable because i too feel like im going insane from living in a capitalist, patriarchal, macho-feudal society. when the synopsis said "kim jiyoung is every woman," i FELT that.

i do have some problems with this book though. this book did not need to be as short as it was. it felt like the author was just summarizing everything happening in jiyoung's life instead of really letting us go through with her in her journey.

and yes, i know the last chapter of the book gives an explanation as to why this was written the way it was, but i still feel kinda meh about it. i'm not even sure i like that ending, actually. it feels a bit gimmicky.

. the book, overall, also felt a bit hopeless. i understand that that's how it feels for many women, but i just wish we had more positive messages in books like these, because things can and will change, but only if we decide to act on it. as they say, a woman's place is in the revolution.....