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moniipeters's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is the second book I’ve read by Yūko Tsushima and while the subject matter is simple, her storytelling is captivating.
The story gives a raw and real view into single motherhood by choice from the lens of a 21 year old woman living in a society that shuns and disapproves of those lifestyle choices. Taikiko’s character is very raw and honest. She’s young, naive, spiteful, and even selfish at times, but I love how we see her character change and grow in a realistic way through the course of her son Akira’s first year.
Tsushima’s honest and simple writing style makes the story feel timeless. A lot of the dilemmas and challenges Taikiko faces throughout the book could still be applicable today, despite the book having been written in 1980. You feel like you truly understand this character, despite any bad decisions she may make.
The story gives a raw and real view into single motherhood by choice from the lens of a 21 year old woman living in a society that shuns and disapproves of those lifestyle choices. Taikiko’s character is very raw and honest. She’s young, naive, spiteful, and even selfish at times, but I love how we see her character change and grow in a realistic way through the course of her son Akira’s first year.
Tsushima’s honest and simple writing style makes the story feel timeless. A lot of the dilemmas and challenges Taikiko faces throughout the book could still be applicable today, despite the book having been written in 1980. You feel like you truly understand this character, despite any bad decisions she may make.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Domestic abuse
krammedshelf's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Violence
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