I've wanted to read this one for a while but managed to pick it up now. I also haven't got much to add because a lot has been said. Sadly, it is true even today. This is relatable on many levels, if not personally, then through others' experiences.

I'm glad my friends mentioned the dispassionate and documentary-style tone. I was prepared for a dry book and aligned my expectations. My reading experience was a lot better because of it. What I still don't like is Kim Jiyoung taking others' voices/ personalities. The plot device could have been better given the ending.

This book is a must-read but go with the right expectations. I'd have rated it 3 stars if I wasn't prepared for the narration (or the lack of it).