Reviews

Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami

thinkinboutdogs's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

yongie's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

i’ve read this book for the 5th time. i think it says a lot

caffeinatedpsycho's review against another edition

slow-paced

2.0

to fully understand and appreciate this book i feel like you should read it one sentence at a time and pause in between to really reflect and think about the discussed topics.

willowthebitchette's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

cheddar18's review

funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

dimondqai's review against another edition

challenging hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

koelkat's review against another edition

4.0

I am absolutely in love with the prose of this book. All the uses of metaphors and similes made me feel exactly how Natsuko felt, especially feeling oddly comforted with all the surreal dreams she had throughout.

This is a great book that provides commentary on bodily autonomy and what it means to be a woman. I felt myself relating to the protagonist a lot with her feelings and thoughts on her sexuality. Overall, I have to say I enjoyed both books, but the first definitely would be my favorite despite the impact of the second book.

karamell's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

ondreia420's review against another edition

4.0

This was a pretty comforting read. Sometimes it's nice to be reminded that the female human condition is universal and not easy for anyone.

redrabbit0's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25