Molka by Monika Kim
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I've had my eye on this book for a while, so I'm really glad I finally read it.
Junyoung is a sexist IT technician who sets up hidden cameras in every lobby and women's bathroom, to watch his workmates. Dahye is in a relationship with the wealthy Hyukjoon, but when an intimate video is leaked, her world falls apart...
Wow. What a book! The main character might be haunted by a ghost, but the real horror of this book are the men. It's infuriating in its raw depiction of the unfair treatment of women in a patriarchy that only wants to elevate men. And sometimes, barely considers women to be people.
Yeah, like I said, infuriating.
The story is told in the shared POV of Dahye and Junyoung.
Dahye is a complicated character with a tortured past, who's also haunted by her dead sister. She never felt good enough and is convinced her parents don't love her. Watching her unravel is so tragic, and it's all because she was betrayed by the man she thought was in love with her.
Junyoung is a real piece of fucking shit. I despised that little prick from the very beginning, and couldn't wait for him to get fucked over. It took a while, but... I can't say more. But I love his ending.
My favourite character was definitely Bora. She's such a kind soul who deserves better from everyone. Especially from Dahye.
The thought of hidden cameras just about everywhere freaks me out. It's an invasion of privacy and I hate that our world is becoming so accepting of video-everything. Personally I'm not a fan and it's terrible how it can destroy lives.
I think this is a story that everyone should read. It's a cautionary tale about how easily surveillance can be twisted. But it's also a great story with a lot of creepy scenes.
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