Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982

3.8/5

This book reall exposes the realities of misogyny and societal inequality faced by countless women. Throughout the story, I found myself deeply empathizing with Jiyoung's struggles, her frustration mirroring experiences many women can relate to on a personal level.

However the constant barrage of statistics felt distracting. These facts, while intended to add context, occasionally pulled me out of the emotional flow of the story. It felt like reading a thesis at times. The ending kind of left me hanging too. I would have liked to know for sure if Jiyoung got better, but the book doesn't really say. Still, even without a clear ending, the story made me think a lot.

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges women continue to face. It shows how much things need to change for women to be treated fairly. It makes you mad, but it also makes you think, and that's a good thing.