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"Ahhh, well, I really enjoyed reading this one! The most interesting part was when Rika Machida, a journalist and the main protagonist of the novel, wrote a letter to murder suspect Manako Kajii requesting a specific recipe. Despite Kajii refusing media interviews, but she was not able to stop herself from responding to Rika."
The novel also shows the darker side of Japan—beyond its celebrated culture and beauty—by exploring themes of gender roles, media sensationalism, and the power of food.
"Ahhh, well, I really enjoyed reading this one! The most interesting part was when Rika Machida, a journalist and the main protagonist of the novel, wrote a letter to murder suspect Manako Kajii requesting a specific recipe. Despite Kajii refusing media interviews, but she was not able to stop herself from responding to Rika."
The novel also shows the darker side of Japan—beyond its celebrated culture and beauty—by exploring themes of gender roles, media sensationalism, and the power of food.
"Ahhh, well, I really enjoyed reading this one! The most interesting part was when Rika Machida, a journalist and the main protagonist of the novel, wrote a letter to murder suspect Manako Kajii requesting a specific recipe. Despite Kajii refusing media interviews, but she was not able to stop herself from responding to Rika."
The novel also shows the darker side of Japan—beyond its celebrated culture and beauty—by exploring themes of gender roles, media sensationalism, and the power of food.
"Ahhh, well, I really enjoyed reading this one! The most interesting part was when Rika Machida, a journalist and the main protagonist of the novel, wrote a letter to murder suspect Manako Kajii requesting a specific recipe. Despite Kajii refusing media interviews, but she was not able to stop herself from responding to Rika."
The novel also shows the darker side of Japan—beyond its celebrated culture and beauty—by exploring themes of gender roles, media sensationalism, and the power of food.
"The Vegetarian" left me in between clarity and confusion that I can’t quite put into words. It's one of those books that makes you question everything—whether you like it or not—and I still find myself uncertain about how I truly feel. But there's something undeniably impactful about it, something that lingers in your mind long after you finish.
At its core, this is the story of Yeong-hye, a woman who decides to give up meat after experiencing a disturbing dream basically want to became a vegetarian. But it's not just about her dietary choice; it spirals into a deeper exploration of identity, family, and personal control. The story is split into three parts, each narrated from the perspective of a different person in her life: her husband, her brother-in-law, and her sister.
The first part, from her husband's point of view, sets the stage. He’s bewildered and disturbed by her sudden decision, and his frustration feels palpable. But it’s the second part, from her brother-in-law’s perspective, that really threw me off. This man, in a way, represents the kind of psychological discomfort that the book seems to instill in its readers. His obsession with Yeong-hye only added to my anxiety, making me feel trapped in his unsettling thoughts. And then, in the third part, we see Yeong-hye from her sister's viewpoint, which brings a touch of clarity, but also more questions.
I can't explain why the book made me feel this way. I’m not sure if I can say I “liked” it, but I can say it made me think—about body autonomy, about how our actions ripple out into the lives of others, and about the complexity of human relationships. It's haunting and uncomfortable, but perhaps that’s exactly the point. The rawness and unpredictability of Yeong-hye's journey left me with a sense of unease I can’t shake, and honestly, I’m not sure if that’s something I appreciate or something I’m still processing.
In the end, this book is not for everyone. It's the kind of read that left meunsettled and questioning what I've just read. I enjoyed it, I can’t deny it made me feel something—though I’m still not sure exactly what that something is.
"The Vegetarian" left me in between clarity and confusion that I can’t quite put into words. It's one of those books that makes you question everything—whether you like it or not—and I still find myself uncertain about how I truly feel. But there's something undeniably impactful about it, something that lingers in your mind long after you finish.
At its core, this is the story of Yeong-hye, a woman who decides to give up meat after experiencing a disturbing dream basically want to became a vegetarian. But it's not just about her dietary choice; it spirals into a deeper exploration of identity, family, and personal control. The story is split into three parts, each narrated from the perspective of a different person in her life: her husband, her brother-in-law, and her sister.
The first part, from her husband's point of view, sets the stage. He’s bewildered and disturbed by her sudden decision, and his frustration feels palpable. But it’s the second part, from her brother-in-law’s perspective, that really threw me off. This man, in a way, represents the kind of psychological discomfort that the book seems to instill in its readers. His obsession with Yeong-hye only added to my anxiety, making me feel trapped in his unsettling thoughts. And then, in the third part, we see Yeong-hye from her sister's viewpoint, which brings a touch of clarity, but also more questions.
I can't explain why the book made me feel this way. I’m not sure if I can say I “liked” it, but I can say it made me think—about body autonomy, about how our actions ripple out into the lives of others, and about the complexity of human relationships. It's haunting and uncomfortable, but perhaps that’s exactly the point. The rawness and unpredictability of Yeong-hye's journey left me with a sense of unease I can’t shake, and honestly, I’m not sure if that’s something I appreciate or something I’m still processing.
In the end, this book is not for everyone. It's the kind of read that left meunsettled and questioning what I've just read. I enjoyed it, I can’t deny it made me feel something—though I’m still not sure exactly what that something is.
"GUNAHON KA DEVTA" written by Dharmveer Bharti is very well written book fast paced story based in a small town which is focusing on the main protagonist and people in his life and his complex relationships his struggle to be a perfect person but on the other hand he is not a very nice person (Chander Kapoor views towards women are full of patriarchy) but still women love him so basically women is written for men in this book from men's perspective...... There is a charcter Sudha who is close to Chander life; she loves him, respects him, and considers him as her devta, even if he smacked her on the name of concern.
Sudha questioned Chander's well-being, all I understood that women are merely puppets of men in the world of Gunahon ka Devta.
"GUNAHON KA DEVTA" written by Dharmveer Bharti is very well written book fast paced story based in a small town which is focusing on the main protagonist and people in his life and his complex relationships his struggle to be a perfect person but on the other hand he is not a very nice person (Chander Kapoor views towards women are full of patriarchy) but still women love him so basically women is written for men in this book from men's perspective...... There is a charcter Sudha who is close to Chander life; she loves him, respects him, and considers him as her devta, even if he smacked her on the name of concern.
Sudha questioned Chander's well-being, all I understood that women are merely puppets of men in the world of Gunahon ka Devta.
Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder is a fantastic novel, "A book about the history of philosophy," that we shall learn about through the letters Sophie receives. Sophie is a 14-year-old who will continue to explore philosophy after receiving letters. As Sophie reads each letter, she board on a journey through time, uncovering the ideas of great philosophers. The novel not only introduces readers to key philosophical concepts but also encourages them to reflect on their own understanding of the world around them.
Sophie's World by Jostein Gaarder is a fantastic novel, "A book about the history of philosophy," that we shall learn about through the letters Sophie receives. Sophie is a 14-year-old who will continue to explore philosophy after receiving letters. As Sophie reads each letter, she board on a journey through time, uncovering the ideas of great philosophers. The novel not only introduces readers to key philosophical concepts but also encourages them to reflect on their own understanding of the world around them.
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I just can't review this one basically it is about Baek Se-hee mental health but she can't immediately open to accept LGBTQ+ people is not done.
I just can't review this one basically it is about Baek Se-hee mental health but she can't immediately open to accept LGBTQ+ people is not done.
"Free Food For Millionaires" is engaging and exceptionally well-written story by Min Jin Lee. The story is medium paced and written in third person. Every character is portrayed with depth. The main protagonist of the story is Casey Han. It's about the difficulties she faces as she moves from her traditional Korean upbringing to a more contemporary American lifestyle, as well as the complexities of cultural divides, familial pressure, personal identity, and class problems. Reading this book was a lot of fun, so I want to read other books written by Min Jin Lee as well.
"Free Food For Millionaires" is engaging and exceptionally well-written story by Min Jin Lee. The story is medium paced and written in third person. Every character is portrayed with depth. The main protagonist of the story is Casey Han. It's about the difficulties she faces as she moves from her traditional Korean upbringing to a more contemporary American lifestyle, as well as the complexities of cultural divides, familial pressure, personal identity, and class problems. Reading this book was a lot of fun, so I want to read other books written by Min Jin Lee as well.
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