Blue Rice, Frances Park 
Book
Historical
Literary Fiction
Book
Historical
Literary Fiction
Updated: 11 June 2026
No rape or sexual assault
Rape or sexual assault mentioned in passing (in discussion and/or implied)
Sexual harassment (e.g. verbal or non-consensual touching/grabbing)
Sexual relationship between adult and teenager
Child sexual abuse
Incest
Attempted rape
Rape strongly implied/details surrounding a rape discussed in detail (i.e. the events before/after)
Detailed/vivid description of rape

Description

The protagonist became a sex worker to survive after being displaced by the Korean War. Prior to that, she worked as a maid and had to be vigilant against her boss, who tried to assault her.

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