beforethefever's reviews
97 reviews

valuable read 

i understand the criticisms this book received but overall it was an educational and interesting read for me that helped me gain a better understanding of the origins of class division in this country and the overall history of england from the time of the romans so i would definitely recommend 

the relationship between iseul and her sister was my favourite part of this book. the story was also a stark reminder of how women are treated during war & the sexual crimes that are inflicted upon them from both the enemy’s side & their own side alike, that are often forgotten about

i understand why this book is a classic, it’s beautifully written & was so easy & enjoyable to read, so many themes were explored relating to gender & it’s norms for both men & women, sexuality & class, & the isolation, restrictions & conflict that they all can bring.

i heard of this book from it being mentioned in Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski which is also a great book. 

I wouldn’t call this a conventional horror book if that’s what you’re looking for but it was an interesting story on generational trauma against the background of capitalist, modern day south korea and I enjoyed the metaphorical narrative 

honestly I don’t know why they decided to change harin and jaeun’s backstory in the drama when it was the most interesting part of the webtoon. also suji and jaeun <333

although some parts were slightly dull, overall this was an enjoyable story and an engaging way to learn more about the history of algeria and its colonisation by france 

Some very impactful stories about life in Palestine, especially as a woman. A book I would definitely recommend 

this was such a pleasure to read♥️ the love that the author has for her puma wayra is so evident and so relatable. the destruction that our beautiful rainforests are undergoing is also so devastating and infuriating and so much work has to be done systemically &  economically to prevent this

another underwhelming book I’ve read this year💔