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A review by nadiamasood
The Thorn Puller by Hiromi Itō
4.0
I feel like this book will speak to many because it's hard-hitting, powerful, and a brutally honest portrayal of the pressures of middle age, especially of those who deal with cross-cultural differences. The story offers genuine insight into what it means to be a parent, child, lover, and friend.
It's interesting how Ito fuses poetic verses into her prose and combine Japanese folklore, classical literature, and myth. I learned so much about the Japanese culture, traditions, and religious beliefs from this book.
It's interesting how Ito fuses poetic verses into her prose and combine Japanese folklore, classical literature, and myth. I learned so much about the Japanese culture, traditions, and religious beliefs from this book.