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A review by kmsander4
The Starlet and the Spy by Ji-Min Lee
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A quick read but a story that draws you in nonetheless. I felt for all of the characters in this story from Alice to Marilyn to Min-hwan to Joseph and everyone in between.
War is messy. It leaves people destroyed for years and generations to come. And the ripple effect is never ending.
A heartfelt story of grief and pain and reaching a point of acceptance.
War is messy. It leaves people destroyed for years and generations to come. And the ripple effect is never ending.
A heartfelt story of grief and pain and reaching a point of acceptance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, and War
Moderate: Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Child death, Drug abuse, and Drug use