This is a translated Korean classic by @cheonmyeongkwan. I think the translator @jaewonchung carried out a epic task to fully capture the cruelty of the capitalist systems in this multigenerational fantasy saga around a Mother and Daughter and characters which left an imprint on the duos life.
Many may not be used to the manner in which narration is portrayed in collectivist cultures, but I would encourage anyone to stay the course and continue.
The narrative captures the intergenerational trauma of surviving in a world where those in power can establish the way and manner in which many are hammered into this mold, or as the author puts it 'the law'.
I love the wry, dark humour and following the narrative of the primary and secondary characters path. In the end, we all seek freedom in our choices. This is happiness.

I would recommend giving East and South East Asian literature a go; the narration style from a collectivist culture gives so much richness and atmosphere which I don't tend to find in individualistic cultures.