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A review by notflyspeck
Woman Running in the Mountains by Yūko Tsushima
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
"I can't see myself ever being able to give up everything, but that's what the baby is telling me to do - give up, give up."
Takiko's resilience has the reader wondering why parents should have to sacrifice so much, indeed for such a simple thing. Takiko is certain she will be able to go on as she was before pregnancy, to live her life and set goals for herself as a parent. Despite the stugma, Takiko refuses to let her responsibilities as a mother overwhelm her identity as a human being."
Takiko's resilience has the reader wondering why parents should have to sacrifice so much, indeed for such a simple thing. Takiko is certain she will be able to go on as she was before pregnancy, to live her life and set goals for herself as a parent. Despite the stugma, Takiko refuses to let her responsibilities as a mother overwhelm her identity as a human being."