Short and impactful, [b:A Cruelty Special to Our Species: Poems|36203674|A Cruelty Special to Our Species Poems|Emily Jungmin Yoon|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1537326737l/36203674._SY75_.jpg|57834124] opens a window into the lives of Korean women who have survived sexual assault, including the stories of those who were forced to be comfort women for the Japanese during World War II. Some poems shine a light on a specific time and place, though the entirety of this collection unveils more universal elements of culturally sanctioned dehumanization that is as heartbreaking as it is vile and pernicious. This book will not be for the faint of heart, but I would still definitely recommend it as Emily Jungmin Yoon allows for these women’s stories to be truly seen in a way that is respectful to their humanity.