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Jon's avatar

Another beautifully written piece.

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Kate Jones's avatar

Thank you 💕

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Chiara Mapelli's avatar

Hi Kate, new paid subscriber here! I love your work. I suggest you also check out another Korean book titled “Please look after mother” by Shin Kyung-sook.

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Kate Jones's avatar

Hi Chiara 👋 thank you so much for taking out a paid subscription and supporting my work! 💜 and thank you for the recommendation; I haven't come across that book so will check it out. I have also been recommended Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, don't know if you've read that one yet!

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Chiara Mapelli's avatar

Interesting! I’ve seen the cover around quite a bit! Thank you, will put on my TBR 💕

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Julie Dee's avatar

Your write up of the book makes me want to read it so much, your appreciation of the theme and nuances shines through.

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Kate Jones's avatar

Thanks so much! The author does such a good job of making you empathise with the mother despite her views.

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Baird Brightman's avatar

Kudos on your fresh and nuanced review of this book and its very important themes Kate! 👏

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Kate Jones's avatar

Thank you, Baird! It was like nothing I have read before, I have to say.

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