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chaptertraveller's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jrgryphon's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
moonkim05's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
ashleycanread's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
goldencakes's review against another edition
4.0
pretending to be pregnant only to not have to cleanup after men? oh this ate.
svea505's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
renfieldscat's review against another edition
3.0
A truly interesting concept that unfortunately feels unfulfilled. The critiques that this book levies at Japanese society are valid but ultimately come off as lightweight. This thing needs more bite.
syddneynoel's review against another edition
4.0
I've obviously been enjoying Japanese feminist literature this year, and this was another great novel that demonstrated the difference in treatment women receive when they are pregnant compared to when they are not. As if women are valued more once they are fulfilling the patriarchy's ideal role and job for them. Yet at the same time, fathers are not expected to put in as much work as mothers. What a world lol
If you're looking for a short read or an introduction into Japanese literature or feminist literature, this is a great book!
If you're looking for a short read or an introduction into Japanese literature or feminist literature, this is a great book!
ritatermita's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5