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A review by aoifengelion
The Thorn Puller by Hiromi Itō
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Really beautifully written in a way you can tell shes a poet. I know some people don't like the references to other poetry and Japanese poetry and religion but I really enjoyed that.
It is very mundane, and I don't mean in a boring manner but more in a very human manner. There are some elements in the book that are unpleasant or a little bit weird but are addressed in a very mundane way because it is all part of the human experience and some of those things are just what happens in life and that approach I really liked.
This has made me want to learn more about the Japanese poems and stories referenced in her work and also to read her poetry also! Whilst it's not super gripping, it's an interesting, reflective and calm book to read in the park surrounded by sun and flowers where you have the space and time to just think and relax.
It is very mundane, and I don't mean in a boring manner but more in a very human manner. There are some elements in the book that are unpleasant or a little bit weird but are addressed in a very mundane way because it is all part of the human experience and some of those things are just what happens in life and that approach I really liked.
This has made me want to learn more about the Japanese poems and stories referenced in her work and also to read her poetry also! Whilst it's not super gripping, it's an interesting, reflective and calm book to read in the park surrounded by sun and flowers where you have the space and time to just think and relax.