Once the movie crosses the 3 million mark, the production company will say something like, this movie has captivated more than 4 million viewers. And people will say, “Ooh I heard this film has attracted more than 4 million viewers already, shall we watch it too?“
pickA very powerful novel about mental illness, childhood trauma and women's condition.
Further to repetitive nightmares, Yeong-hye turns vegetarian. This triggers immense pressure from her family, which determines her to stop eating completely. This original, unsettling and expressive story is organized in three chapters, each showing the drama of her deteriorating condition.
I just read this book last month for #SouthKorea for #foodandlit, a harsh look at Korea before and after World War II and the relationship of the two Koreas from the eyes of courtesans. The ebook is currently on sale
pickLisa See returns again and again to brutal stories of female friendships destroyed by misunderstanding. Every bit as difficult to read as Snow Flower, and as meticulously researched. I learned a lot about haenyeo and the fate of Korea before and after WWII. A pick for my irl book club, and number 11 for #24in2024.
pick4.5/5 🌟
Set within the comforting walls of a bookstore, this quaint and heartwarming book artfully intertwines the lives of its characters as they grapple with societal pressures and personal struggles. Through the healing power of friendship, they discover solace, joy, and a newfound appreciation for mundane life. A delightful read for anyone seeking to appreciate the little things in life. ❤️
pickHaving participated in every #readingthecontinents challenge, I‘ve read many books about walking across countries or continents. Strangely they‘ve become a genre I really enjoy. So this book should have been perfect for me. And the walking bits, describing #SouthKorea was good (not great compared to other authors). But the author—based on one or two meetings with a limited number of people—passes judgment like an old white Brit guy. I have ⬇️
My little reading buddy tonight. Almost finished with the tagged book for #SouthKorea #foodandlit @Catsandbooks
pickA fast read, Kwon‘s Lemon is the story of a murder and how that act reverberates through time. Told through multiple POVs—the victim‘s younger sister and the new wife of one of the original suspects—this is a story about how people process and move beyond, if they do, such a horrific tragedy. As such, it is not particularly interested in giving the reader a resolution focusing instead on how the survivors reach theirs. An entertaining read.
March was another excellent reading month for me. I read 4 Jane Harper books for #authoramonth, 3 of which are also for #serieslove2024. I read 4 books for #SouthKorea #foodandlit (5 when I finish the tagged book—I couldn‘t squeeze it in for March) and 5 for #readingOceania (Pacific worked for two challenges). XOXO worked for the ever-difficult #letterX for #litsyatoz @Soubhiville @Catsandbooks @Andrew65 @TheSpineView @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB
